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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Customs seizes over 100kg of cannabis worth RM10 million in major smuggling bust at Rantau Panjang
KOTA BHARU, July 28 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) foiled an attempt to smuggle 102.178 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers worth more than RM10 million in operations conducted at the Rantau Panjang Free Duty Zone last April 23. Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long, in a statement issued here today, said the first seizure involved 88 transparent plastic packets suspected of containing cannabis flowers in three bags found at Gate 1 of the duty-free zone at about 10.30am. He said the second seizure was from a female motorcyclist who was found carrying a bag with 32 transparent plastic packets containing a similar substance. 'Following investigation, the woman led the Customs team to the Rantau Panjang Express Bus Stop at 11am, where the team arrested a man and a woman after finding two bags containing 60 transparent plastic packets suspected of containing cannabis flowers, ' read the statement. He said overall, six bags containing 180 packets of cannabis flowers weighing more than 100 kilogrammes and estimated to be worth RM10,013,444 were seized. 'The syndicate's modus operandi was to smuggle cannabis flowers through illegal bases along Sungai Golok, before bringing them into the Rantau Panjang Free Duty-Zone area. 'All the suspects arrested are locals aged between 30 and 45. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Five arrested in Kelantan for illegal moneylending, including red paint attacks on borrowers' homes
KOTA BHARU, July 28 — Police have arrested five suspects believed to be involved in illegal moneylending activities, including threats and acts of mischief, such as splashing red paint on borrowers' homes. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the suspects, aged between 25 and 39, were detained under Op Vulture in separate raids. The first suspect was apprehended on July 23 in Pasir Tumboh, Kubang Kerian, while the other four were arrested on July 25 following a red paint incident in Pasir Hor. Police also seized 34 items believed to have been used in these activities, including red paint, threatening notes, clothing, face masks, mobile phones, and motorcycles. 'Preliminary investigations revealed that all five suspects are believed to be linked to at least nine cases of property damage in Kota Bharu, Tumpat, and Tanah Merah. 'Their actions included breaking window panes with stones, pasting threatening notes, and padlocking borrowers' gates as a form of intimidation,' he said in a statement tonight. Mohd Yusoff said the case is being investigated under Section 5(2) of the Moneylenders Act 1951 and Sections 427/506 of the Penal Code. The suspects have been remanded for further investigations. — Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Kelantan end long wait for National Sevens title
KUALA LUMPUR: East Coast giants Kelantan edged defending champions Johor to claim the National Sevens Championships men's open title in Kuala Terengganu today (July 27). Despite having lost a number of their key players due to injuries during the earlier rounds, Kelantan held their nerve to edge Johor 17-12 in the final at the Tengku Muhammad Ismail Rugby Stadium. Kelantan had earlier in the day beaten hosts Terengganu 26-5 in the semi-finals while Johor downed Selangor 19-12 to advance to the decider. Kelantan team manager Aliff Haiqal Rosli said it was a meaningful victory for them. "Alhamdulillah we managed to regroup after losing a number of our key players and managed to secure the win," said Aliff. "Johor are the defending champions and are a formidable side. We knew we had to be at our best to have a chance of winning. Our goal was to play a fast game. "If I am not mistaken, we last won the National Sevens in 2018 so it means a lot for us to become champions again. Obviously we are very happy." The men's under-21 final saw Johor beating Selangor 15-10. The women's open final saw Selangor defending their title with a 29-0 win over Terengganu. Selangor also defeated Terengganu 29-0 in the women's under-21 final.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Kemumin raid based on credible intelligence, police say
Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat advised the public not to spread unverified information and to continue cooperating with the authorities to preserve harmony in the state. (Bernama pic) KOTA BHARU : Police say the recent raid on a private gathering at a homestay in Kemumin was based on valid intelligence and evidence, with no intent of discrimination. Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said the operation was carried out to maintain public order and safeguard moral values. He said intelligence revealed that invitations to the event, 'Majlis Malam Mesra Komuniti & Santai-Santai', were shared via WhatsApp within a select group, with no involvement by any official body such as an NGO or the health ministry. 'On the day of the event, the Kelantan police task force began surveillance at 5pm and observed around 100 individuals gathering to eat and socialise. The raid was carried out at about 1am to ensure public safety,' he said in a statement. He added that 20 individuals at the premises admitted to being part of the gay community, including a man from Perak and a student from a higher education institution in Besut, Terengganu. The rest were locals from Kelantan. Yusoff said checks of the participants' mobile phones found three individuals in possession of pornographic videos involving same-sex acts. 'All three were charged under Section 292 of the Penal Code and pleaded guilty in the Kota Bharu magistrates' court on July 20. They were fined between RM3,000 and RM4,000,' he said. The raid also uncovered hundreds of condoms and several boxes of HIV medication. Yusoff advised the public not to spread unverified information and to continue cooperating with the authorities to preserve harmony in the state. On Monday, the Kelantan government reminded all parties to inform local authorities and the relevant agencies before organising any events, to avoid confusion, misunderstanding, and negative public perceptions. Deputy menteri besar Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that events, including health-related programmes, should be conducted properly and in accordance with procedures and regulations.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Inform before holding your events, Kelantan tells organisers
Deputy menteri besar Fadzli Hassan said all events, including health-related programmes, must be held in an orderly manner and in accordance with existing procedures and regulations. KOTA BHARU : The Kelantan government has reminded all parties to inform the local authorities and relevant agencies before organising their programmes to avoid confusion, misunderstandings and negative perceptions among the public. Deputy menteri besar Fadzli Hassan said all events, including health-related programmes, must be held in an orderly manner and in accordance with existing procedures and regulations. He was referring to the organisation of a health programme in Kemumin, Pengkalan Chepa, here, which was reportedly not officially communicated to the state authorities or enforcement agencies. 'The choice of venue and timing must also be considered wisely. Organising a programme until 2am in a village area such as Kemumin could cause concern among local residents. 'Such actions may be deemed insensitive to societal norms and local surroundings, and it would not be surprising if complaints were lodged with the police,' he said in a statement today.
