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Borneo Post
a day ago
- Borneo Post
Miri cops nab man with RM220,000 worth of drugs during hotel raid
The confiscated drugs on display while Mohd Farhan (second right) speaks at the press conference. MIRI (June 13): A local man has been arrested and drugs worth over RM220,000 seized following a police raid on a hotel room here earlier this week. Miri police chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, said the raid, conducted at 9.50am on June 11, involved personnel from the Miri Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division and Marudi district police. 'The 41-year-old suspect was arrested along with a suitcase containing around 7 kilogrammes (kg) of suspected methamphetamine, with the total value estimated at RM224,000,' he told a press conference today, adding that the suspect's urine test returned positive for drug use. Initial investigations revealed the suspect, who has prior criminal records, was acting as a drug transporter for a syndicate. The drugs were intended for distribution in Sabah, and he was believed to be paid RM2,000 per kilogram transported. 'The drugs confiscated are believed to be enough to supply 7,000 drug users,' Mohd Farhan added. The suspect is currently under a seven-day remand from June 12 to 19, and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment. If there is no death sentence, the offender faces no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane. Mohd Farhan thanked the public for sharing information that led to the successful operation and urged continued cooperation in the fight against drugs. 'I urge the public to continue reporting drug-related activities in the city to the police through the proper channels,' he concluded. Information on drug-related activities can be reported via the Narcotics CID hotline at 012-208 7222 or Miri police at 085-432 222. arrest drugs lead miri Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Miri man fined RM1,500 for abusing meth, amphetamine six years ago
According to the case facts, Dexter was tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine at the Miri Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division office at around 7.30pm on Aug 1, 2019. – Stock photo MIRI (June 12): A 29-year-old man was fined RM1,500 in default one month in prison after he pleaded guilty in the Magistrates' Court here today to abusing illicit drugs in 2019. Dexter Timban Suning from Kampung Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lambir entered the plea after the charge under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 15(1) of the same Act, was read to him. The Section provides for a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or up to two years' imprisonment upon conviction. Magistrate Ashok Linggam also ordered the accused to undergo two years of supervision by the authorities. According to the case facts, Dexter was tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine at the Miri Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division office at around 7.30pm on Aug 1, 2019. Prosecuting was Insp Mudzilawati Abdul Rahman, while the accused did not have legal representation.
