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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Penang police bust drug processing syndicate, nab two men
GEORGE TOWN: 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 (NCID) raided a luxury condominium unit in an operation that began at 3pm 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 13,456g, 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 said 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. Mohd Alwi said the drugs seized could cater to around 100,000 addicts and that both men had been remanded for seven days until July 23 to facilitate investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. –Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Mohd Zaini appointed acting Selangor police chief in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: Selangor deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been named the acting state police chief, effective tomorrow. He replaces Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will begin his new role as director of Bukit Aman's Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. The handover ceremony was held at Dewan D'Cerana, Selangor contingent police headquarters (IPK), with Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Management Department director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid in attendance. In his farewell speech, Hussein thanked PDRM leadership for their trust during his tenure, citing key successes such as a 12 per cent drop in the crime index last year and major drug busts worth hundreds of millions. 'Between 2023 and 2024, Selangor police confiscated over 10 tonnes of narcotics valued at RM300 million, preventing distribution to more than 21 million potential users,' he said. Hussein also noted that arrests in Selangor surged from 22,000 in 2023 to 40,000 in 2024. Commercial crime investigations saw 7,115 cases opened in 2023, with losses at RM510 million, rising to 7,731 cases and RM680 million in losses in 2024. Traffic enforcement issued 1.06 million summonses in 2023, collecting RM135.7 million, while 2024 saw 1.13 million summonses, generating RM128 million. 'These results reflect the hard work and unity of all officers and personnel,' Hussein added. - Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
DCP Mohd Zaini appointed acting Selangor police chief
SHAH ALAM: Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Comm Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been appointed as the acting state police chief, effective Saturday (July 19). He succeeds Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at Dewan D'Cerana at the Selangor contingent police headquarters, and was witnessed by Royal Malaysia Police management department director, Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid. In his speech, Comm Hussein expressed gratitude to the police leadership for their trust and support during his two years and five months at the helm, highlighting key achievements, such as a 12% reduction in the crime index last year and the successful foiling of major drug smuggling attempts, involving seizures worth hundreds of millions of ringgit. He said that, between 2023 and 2024, Selangor police seized over 10 tonnes of drugs, worth RM300mil, a move which prevented the narcotics from reaching more than 21 million potential users. "The Selangor contingent recorded 22,000 arrests in 2023, a figure which rose to 40,000 in 2024. Meanwhile, the state Commercial Crime Investigation Department opened investigation papers on 7,115 cases in 2023, involving losses of RM510mil, compared with 7,731 cases in 2024, with losses amounting to RM680mil," he said. Comm Hussein added that traffic enforcement issued 1.06 million summonses in 2023, generating RM135.7mil in collections, while in 2024, 1.13 million summonses were issued, with collections totalling RM128mil. He said that these achievements reflect the unwavering dedication and teamwork of every officer, personnel, and civil servant, who formed the backbone of the force's success. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Mohd Zaini appointed acting Selangor Police Chief
He succeeds Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. 18 Jul 2025 04:12pm Mohd Zaini succeeds Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. - Bernama photo SHAH ALAM - Selangor deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been appointed as the acting state police chief, effective tomorrow. He succeeds Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at the Dewan D'Cerana, Selangor contingent police headquarters (IPK), and was witnessed by police Management Department director, Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid. In his speech, Hussein expressed gratitude to the police leadership for their trust and support during his two years and five months at the helm, highlighting key achievements, such as a 12 per cent reduction in the crime index last year and the successful foiling of major drug smuggling attempts, involving seizures worth hundreds of millions of ringgit. He said that, between 2023 and 2024, Selangor police seized over 10 tonnes of drugs, worth RM300 million, a move which prevented the narcotics from reaching more than 21 million potential users. "The Selangor contingent recorded 22,000 arrests in 2023, a figure which rose to 40,000 in 2024. Meanwhile, the state Commercial Crime Investigation Department opened investigation papers on 7,115 cases in 2023, involving losses of RM510 million, compared with 7,731 cases in 2024, with losses amounting to RM680 million,' he said. Hussein added that traffic enforcement issued 1.06 million summonses in 2023, generating RM135.7 million in collections, while in 2024, 1.13 million summonses were issued, with collections totalling RM128 million. He said that these achievements reflect the unwavering dedication and teamwork of every officer, personnel, and civil servant, who formed the backbone of the force's success. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Zaini is acting Selangor police chief
SHAH ALAM: Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Commissioner Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has assumed the role of acting Selangor police chief. This follows the handover of duties from Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who was recently promoted to Federal Police Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director, effective July 21. The handover ceremony today was witnessed by Federal Police Management Department director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid. In his speech, Hussein expressed his gratitude to the leadership and the contingent for their trust and support during his tenure. "I am thankful to Allah for the opportunity to serve as Selangor Police Chief for two years and five months. "I deeply appreciate the confidence given to me to continue my service at Bukit Aman," he said. Hussein reflected on the key achievements during his time in Selangor, including a 12 per cent reduction in crime in 2024 and significant successes in drug enforcement. "In 2023, we seized 5.2 tonnes of drugs worth RM155 million, preventing an estimated 10.56 million dosesfrom reaching the streets. "In 2024, seizures rose to 5.8 tonnes valued at RM145 million, equivalent to 11.55 million doses. "The contingent also arrested 22,000 suspects in 2023 and about 40,000 in 2024, while the Commercial Crime Investigation Department recorded 7,115 cases in 2023 involving losses of RM510 million, and 7,731 cases in 2024 involving losses of RM680 million. "In terms of traffic enforcement, 1.06 million summonses were issued in 2023 with collections amounting to RM135.7 million, and 1.12 million summonses in 2024, generating nearly RM128 million," he said. These achievements, Hussein said, reflect the dedication of the officers, personnel, and civilian staff of the contingent. "Teamwork has been the backbone of our success, and the contingent's commitment to integrity and excellence should continue under Zaini's leadership," he said. The ceremony also saw the handover of the state Police Family Association of Malaysia (Perkep) chairmanship from Datin Liliyana Mohd Harun to its acting chair, Zurim Md Khalid.
