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Two locals held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Monday, August 11, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 11, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The two men arrested by police during the operation. LAHAD DATU: Two local men were detained separately during Op Tapis at Kampung Puyut, here, on Saturday for possessing drugs. District Police Chief, ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail, said the first suspect, a 32-year-old man working as a laborer was arrested after police found 0.54 grams of Syabu in his possession. Advertisement The suspect also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. The suspect also had four previous criminal records related to drugs, he said. Police also detained a 47-year-old unemployed man for possessing 0.25 grams of Syabu, and had two previous criminal records related to drugs. 'Both of the suspects are being investigated under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. Advertisement 'The first case will also be investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952,' he said. In the meantime, Dzulbaharin added that the operations reflect the Lahad Datu Police's commitment in combating criminal activities in this district. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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26-06-2025
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Trio held for syabu, air rifle seized in Lahad Datu
Published on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 26, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Some of the detained suspects and seized items. LAHAD DATU: Police arrested three foreigners and seized syabu as well as air rifle in two separate operations here, on Tuesday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau said in the first operation at Ladang Sebrang, police arrested a 35-year-old Indonesian. He said the suspect's arrest led to the discovery of substances believed to be syabu weighing 5.40 grammes estimated worth RM594. The suspect also tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. On the same day, police detained two Indonesians aged 40 and 41 in front of a house in Ladang Bagahak 3. Police found 5.07 grammes of substance believed to be syabu on the first suspect while the second suspect's arrest led to the discovery of a homemade air rifle hidden in the house's porch,' he said. Jimmy said both suspects tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. All the suspects were detained under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 as well as Section 8(a) of the Firearms Act 1960. 'Further investigations are ongoing to identify the network and modus operandi of drug trafficking activities,' said Jimmy. Jimmy said the Lahad Datu Police are committed to combating drug activities in the district. The two Indonesians detained with drugs and air rifle. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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29-05-2025
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Indonesian nabbed in Lahad Datu for having syabu
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Police arresting the suspect in front of a hotel. LAHAD DATU: Police here arrested a 32-year-old Indonesian for having syabu worth RM641. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the labourer was detained in front of a hotel in Jalan Panji, here, on Tuesday. Police detained the suspect upon receiving an tip. 'The team seized a translucent plastic containing a substance believed to be syabu weighing 5.83 grammes. 'The suspect also tested positive for Methamphetamine,' he said, adding that investigation is ongoing under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. Police urged the public to provide information to assist the police in combating drug-related criminal activities in the district. Advertisement Information can be channelled by contacting Lahad Datu Police Headquarters at 089-881255 or the Official Facebook site of Lahad Datu Police. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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17-05-2025
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Three men nabbed for Syabu in Lahad Datu
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: One of the suspects detained by police. LAHAD DATU: Three men were arrested in separate raids during an anti-drug operation at Kampung Puyut, Jalan Pantai, on Saturday. District Acting Police Chief Supt. Jimmy Panyau said the suspects were detained by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division of the Lahad Datu Police. Advertisement The first suspect was caught with 0.20 grams of syabu, the second with 0.53 grams, and the third with 0.29 grams. All are being investigated under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Jimmy said police will continue stepping up efforts against drug activities and urged the public to report any related information. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
