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Malay Mail
24-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Penang cops seize over 112kg of ganja worth RM3.72m, arrest four in two Bukit Mertajam raids
GEORGE TOWN, July 24 — Penang police arrested four men, including a Vietnamese national, and seized 112.1 kilogrammes of ganja worth RM3.72 million in two raids carried out in Bukit Mertajam from Tuesday to Wednesday. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said a team from the state Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) launched an operation from 10am on Tuesday until 3am yesterday, resulting in the arrest of four men aged between 31 and 39. 'In the first raid, police arrested two men in a hotel room and another man in the hotel lobby, who acted as a 'transporter'. An inspection uncovered a canvas bag containing 9,232 grams of ganja and 4,238 grams of ganja buds,' he said at a press conference at the Penang contingent police headquarters today. He added that, following interrogation and intelligence gathered, police arrested a Vietnamese man in Seberang Jaya and brought him to a nearby homestay, which was used by the syndicate as a drug storage facility for smuggling and distribution. He said that during the inspection of the homestay, police seized 105 packages of ganja buds weighing 97.7 kilogrammes. Investigations revealed that the syndicate had been renting the condominium-type unit since last week for RM2,800 a month. Based on investigations, Mohd Alwi said the syndicate sourced its supply of ganja buds from international drug trafficking networks in neighbouring countries, smuggling them into Malaysia via land routes for distribution in Penang and Kuala Lumpur. He said the man acting as a 'transporter' was paid between RM3,000 and RM4,000 for each delivery, and is believed to have completed two trips before being arrested. 'Intelligence indicates that the syndicate has been active since last March. We are now actively tracking down the mastermind and other members of the network, who are believed to still be in the state,' he added. Police also seized RM1,300 in cash and three vehicles — a Toyota Alphard, a Honda City, and a Yamaha Y16ZR motorcycle — with a total estimated value of RM199,300. The drugs seized are believed to be enough to supply approximately 230,000 addicts. 'The three local men arrested tested positive for drugs and have between seven and 13 previous records related to criminal and drug offences. Some had only recently been released from prison for similar offences,' he said. All four suspects have been remanded for seven days until July 29 to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. — Bernama
Borneo Post
28-06-2025
- Borneo Post
205 screened, 12 summonses issued in Mukah crime prevention operation
Police personnel conducting checks on patrons at an entertainment outlet during the Crime Prevention Integrated Operation in Mukah on Thursday night. MUKAH (June 28): A total of 205 individuals were screened and 12 traffic summonses issued during a Crime Prevention Integrated Operation conducted by the Mukah police on Thursday night, as part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities and drug abuse in the district. The operation, which took place from 10pm to 11.59pm, was led by Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias and involved 27 personnel from various units, including the Criminal Investigation, Narcotics, Traffic, Crime Prevention and Community Safety, Logistics, and the Mukah police station. 'Police inspected 156 vehicles during the operation. 'A total of 12 traffic summonses were issued under Rule 257, and one motorcycle was seized for various offences,' said Muhamad Rizal when contacted yesterday. He added that the operation was carried out smoothly, with no untoward incidents or public complaints reported. 'Mukah police remain committed to ensuring public safety. Similar operations will continue to be carried out regularly to combat crime and suppress drug abuse at the grassroots level,' he stressed. The public are urged to report any suspicious activities to help the police maintain peace and security in the community. crime prevention police raids traffic summons
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Maurice Hill: Trial underway for man accused of shooting 6 Philadelphia officers in summer 2019
The Brief Maurice Hill faces dozens of charges that include attempted murder and assault of a law enforcement officer after a standoff in 2019. Two of the six officers injured in the standoff testified on Thursday. PHILADELPHIA - The trial is underway for Maurice Hill, the man accused of firing on Philadelphia Police officers during an hours-long standoff back in the summer of 2019. What we know Officer Joshua Burkitt testified how he took cover behind a red pick-up truck on the 3700 block of North 15th Street as it was getting peppered with bullets, when one of them hit the long gun he was holding. He said fragments of the bullet struck his hand, and they are still lodged there today. He had just joined the force about a year prior. Another officer injured that day, Justin Matthews, who no longer works with Philadelphia Police, also testified. He said he positioned in the kitchen of a home across the street from where the gunfire was coming from, and at one point saw an African American man in a white tank top in a window. Moments later, he heard two loud bangs and suddenly felt his hamstring burning. Prosecutors allege that Hill started the standoff when he used an assault rifle to open fire on Narcotics officers, who were there for an investigation. It led to a massive response of law enforcement ducking for cover, that ultimately ended with Hill surrendering following a phone call with District Attorney Larry Krasner. A Philadelphia Police sergeant who worked the narcotics investigation also testified on Thursday, saying he was on the enclosed porch of the home where the shooting came from. He testified that he returned fire twelve times, because, "I was being shot at and thought I was going to die." At the time he said he believed he was the last officer in the home, and ran to safety. Testimony started on Tuesday. Officials say Hill's team decided to go to a trial after rejecting a plea deal. Hill was seated beside his attorney in a navy-blue suit, occasionally turning back to look at those seated in the courtroom. Arguments by his attorney, Ellis Palividas, surround the notion that Hill did not know who he was firing upon that day. What's next Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross and District Attorney Larry Krasner are among those that could testify, but it's unclear if they will be called to take the stand. The trial will resume on Friday morning. The Source The information in this story is from the courtroom hearing session on Thursday, April 24.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
2 Ansonia men facing narcotics charges in Stratford
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Stratford police say two people were arrested during an investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine throughout town. The Stratford Police Department's Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit started investigating a specific person in January, based on a tip. They were informed the suspect was a street-level drug dealer that would sell narcotic substances to people throughout town. Ansonia man gets 20 years in 2017 shooting death On March 7, the NVI Unit executed four search and seizure warrants related to the investigation of William Pjura, 20, of Ansonia. The search warrants applied to a residence in Ansonia, another residence in Shelton, a 2010 Cadillac and Pjura's person. Police said the searches found about 42 grams of crack/cocaine, about 84 grams of fentanyl, a large assortment of oxycodone pills, a 2010 Cadillac CTS and $1,600 in cash. Ansonia man arrested following child porn investigation Pjura was subsequently charged with multiple narcotics offenses, including operation of an illegal drug factory and illegal possession of methadone/narcotics with intent to sell. Pjura was held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 17. George Rich, 60, of Ansonia was also arrested during the execution of one of the search warrants. He was charged with illegal possession of narcotics and illegally obtaining prescriptions. Richard was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 17. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
