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The Sun
5 hours ago
- The Sun
Hussein Omar's expertise vital for JSJN leadership amid challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has emphasised that Datuk Hussein Omar Khan's extensive background in criminal investigations positions him as the ideal leader for the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) amid increasingly complex challenges. Mohd Khalid stated that Hussein's appointment as the new JSJN director demonstrates the leadership's trust in his capabilities. 'With his solid background, I am confident he will lead and further strengthen JSJN's role in addressing the changing landscape of narcotics crime,' he said during the handover ceremony at the Senior Police Officers' Mess in Bukit Aman. The IGP also witnessed the transfer of duties from outgoing acting JSJN director Datuk Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali to Hussein. Deputy IGP Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay was present at the event. Mohd Khalid urged all police personnel to maintain professionalism and integrity. 'Continue to strictly follow all rules and directives to ensure excellent service delivery. Let me emphasise that the force will not tolerate any form of misconduct that could tarnish PDRM's image,' he added. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Penang Police Bust Drug Processing Syndicate, Nab Two Men
GEORGE TOWN, July 18 (Bernama) -- Penang police have busted a syndicate involved in processing methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) following the arrest of two men and the seizure of various drugs worth RM2.2 million during a raid in Gelugor here. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said a team from the State Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) raided a luxury condominium unit in an operation that began at 3 pm on Wednesday. 'During the raid, we arrested a 62-year-old man, and checks revealed that the condominium unit was being used as a drug-processing facility for MDMA. 'We also seized MDMA that had been repackaged into 150 instant drink sachets, along with nine plastic bottles containing the same drug, all weighing 13,456 grammes, as well as two ecstasy pills, one Erimin 5 pill, and various drug-processing equipment,' he told a press conference at the Penang police contingent headquarters here today. He said police later arrested a second suspect, a 40-year-old property agent, in the same area, adding that both men were believed to be involved in processing MDMA for distribution to entertainment outlets in Penang. Mohd Alwi said investigations revealed that the syndicate obtained drug supplies through their network before reprocessing and packaging them into instant drink sachets, which were then sold at RM300 per packet. He said the operation also led to the seizure of RM1,220 in cash and two vehicles worth RM71,220. Mohd Alwi said investigations further found that the syndicate had been renting the condominium unit for RM3,000 a month over the past three months and was believed to have been operating since last March. He added that both suspects, who tested positive for drugs, had two previous drug-related records, with the elderly man having only been released from prison late last year.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Penang police bust drug syndicate, seize RM2.2 million in MDMA
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police have dismantled a drug syndicate involved in processing methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), arresting two men and confiscating narcotics worth RM2.2 million. The raid took place in a luxury condominium in Gelugor, where authorities uncovered a drug-processing operation. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin stated that the State Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) conducted the operation at 3 pm on Wednesday. 'We arrested a 62-year-old man and found the condominium unit was being used to process MDMA,' he said. Among the seized items were 150 instant drink sachets containing repackaged MDMA, nine plastic bottles of the same drug weighing 13,456 grammes, two ecstasy pills, one Erimin 5 pill, and various drug-processing tools. Police later detained a second suspect, a 40-year-old property agent, believed to be part of the syndicate supplying drugs to entertainment outlets in Penang. Investigations revealed that the syndicate sourced drugs through their network, repackaged them into drink sachets, and sold them at RM300 per packet. Authorities also confiscated RM1,220 in cash and two vehicles worth RM71,220. The syndicate had rented the condominium for RM3,000 monthly over the past three months and was suspected to have been active since March. Both suspects tested positive for drugs and had prior drug-related records, with the older man recently released from prison. The seized drugs could supply approximately 100,000 addicts. Both suspects have been remanded for seven days until July 23 under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. - Bernama
Malay Mail
04-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Police ‘sniff out' RM5m worth of drugs buried in cow dung in Pasir Mas bust
PASIR MAS, July 4 — Police busted a 'pil kuda' drug trafficking syndicate and seized drugs weighing over 35.4 kilograms (kg), valued at RM5.04 million, through six raids in Pasir Mas and Tumpat last Friday. Acting Director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN), Datuk Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali, stated that six local suspects, comprising five men and one woman aged between 25 and 39, were arrested in the operation. He said the success was the result of a year-long intelligence gathering by Bukit Aman's JSJN in cooperation with the Kelantan Contingent to combat the syndicate's activities, which are believed to have been active since 2022. 'Through the first raid, JSJN intercepted a Perodua Axia car on Jalan Gajah Mati, Banggol Chica, Pasir Mas, and arrested a 34-year-old male suspect. A search of the vehicle found 115 grams of 'pil kuda', before a follow-up search at his home in the same area also found 112 grams of 'pil kuda'. 'Subsequently, a search behind the suspect's house revealed a cattle shed with six cows. A search of the farm found 20 kg of 'pil kuda' hidden in a pile of cow dung,' he told reporters at a special press conference at the Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters yesterday. Elaborating further, Mat Zani said that in simultaneous raids, they also arrested another male suspect along with his Toyota Hilux and seized 15.4 kg of 'pil kuda'. 'Further raids at several houses around Pasir Mas and Tumpat successfully apprehended three more suspects, including a woman who is the wife of the first suspect. 'We believe the profits from selling these 'pil kuda' were used to open other businesses such as a seafood restaurant in Tanah Merah, a salon, and online businesses. They laundered the illegal money by engaging in these businesses,' he said. He added that the 'pil kuda' targeted school students and teenagers, believed to be for the market throughout Kelantan, Klang Valley, and Johor Bahru, which could meet the needs of 177,465 people. 'The syndicate's modus operandi was to use the cattle shed as a storage facility before distributing them to the local market,' he said. Besides 'pil kuda', police also seized jewellery, branded bags, and several luxury cars worth over RM1.1 million and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and all suspects have been remanded for seven days until tomorrow to assist in the investigation. 'Initial urine screening tests found all suspects negative for drugs. However, a check of criminal records found that the second and fifth suspects had past records, including drug abuse. 'The Royal Malaysia Police will continue to curb drug abuse problems, especially in Kelantan as a border state, through continuous operations to detect several other drug syndicates that are on our radar,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
04-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Police ‘sniff out' RM5 million worth of drugs buried in cow dung in Pasir Mas bust
PASIR MAS, July 4 — Police busted a 'pil kuda' drug trafficking syndicate and seized drugs weighing over 35.4 kilograms (kg), valued at RM5.04 million, through six raids in Pasir Mas and Tumpat last Friday. Acting Director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN), Datuk Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali, stated that six local suspects, comprising five men and one woman aged between 25 and 39, were arrested in the operation. He said the success was the result of a year-long intelligence gathering by Bukit Aman's JSJN in cooperation with the Kelantan Contingent to combat the syndicate's activities, which are believed to have been active since 2022. 'Through the first raid, JSJN intercepted a Perodua Axia car on Jalan Gajah Mati, Banggol Chica, Pasir Mas, and arrested a 34-year-old male suspect. A search of the vehicle found 115 grams of 'pil kuda', before a follow-up search at his home in the same area also found 112 grams of 'pil kuda'. 'Subsequently, a search behind the suspect's house revealed a cattle shed with six cows. A search of the farm found 20 kg of 'pil kuda' hidden in a pile of cow dung,' he told reporters at a special press conference at the Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters today. Elaborating further, Mat Zani said that in simultaneous raids, they also arrested another male suspect along with his Toyota Hilux and seized 15.4 kg of 'pil kuda'. 'Further raids at several houses around Pasir Mas and Tumpat successfully apprehended three more suspects, including a woman who is the wife of the first suspect. 'We believe the profits from selling these 'pil kuda' were used to open other businesses such as a seafood restaurant in Tanah Merah, a salon, and online businesses. They laundered the illegal money by engaging in these businesses,' he said. He added that the 'pil kuda' targeted school students and teenagers, believed to be for the market throughout Kelantan, Klang Valley, and Johor Bahru, which could meet the needs of 177,465 people. 'The syndicate's modus operandi was to use the cattle shed as a storage facility before distributing them to the local market,' he said. Besides 'pil kuda', police also seized jewellery, branded bags, and several luxury cars worth over RM1.1 million and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and all suspects have been remanded for seven days until tomorrow to assist in the investigation. 'Initial urine screening tests found all suspects negative for drugs. However, a check of criminal records found that the second and fifth suspects had past records, including drug abuse. 'The Royal Malaysia Police will continue to curb drug abuse problems, especially in Kelantan as a border state, through continuous operations to detect several other drug syndicates that are on our radar,' he said. — Bernama
