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New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Seized methamphetamines worth RM67,400 destroyed
MELAKA: Officers from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Melaka and Negri Sembilan destroyed 10 kilogrammes of methamphetamines, valued at RM67,400. The court-approved operation followed the conclusion of legal proceedings, marking another step in the agency's efforts to combat illegal drug activities. Melaka and Negri Sembilan MMEA acting operation director, Lieutenant Commander Norrimi Hassan said the incineration of the drugs took place yesterday at Medivest Sdn Bhd in Bukit Rambai. Norrimi said that the drugs incinerated were confiscated during a series of enforcement operations carried out by the agency over the past year. "Each disposal session is limited to a maximum of 80kg of material, with the incineration process taking approximately eight hours to reduce the drugs to ash. "The disposal is conducted meticulously to ensure no residue remains that could pose a risk to the environment," he said. Norrimi said that the ash produced would be handed over to a certified and registered company for proper and lawful disposal, in accordance with regulatory standards. The programme not only emphasises the destruction of drugs but also highlights the effective collaboration between multiple enforcement agencies and the local community in safeguarding the nation's coastal borders, he said.
The Star
25-04-2025
- The Star
MMEA disposes of over RM67,000 worth of syabu
MELAKA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Melaka and Negri Sembilan has disposed of RM67,400 worth of syabu-type drugs. The narcotics were seized during several enforcement operations last year. Acting MMEA director for Melaka and Negri Sembilan, Maritime Lt Norrimi Hassan, said the disposal was carried out under controlled procedures at Bukit Rambai here. "The full incineration process took around eight hours until the materials were completely reduced to ash. "The (seizures and disposal) were part of MMEA's ongoing commitment to combating cross-border crime, particularly drug smuggling through the nation's waters,' he said on Friday (April 25). Lt Norrimi said the ash from the incineration would be turned over to an authorised company and buried under the guidelines in place to ensure that it does not negatively impact the environment. 'This programme was not only about the elimination of drugs but also the successful collaboration between the MMEA and other enforcement agencies, as well as the local community, in efforts to safeguard national maritime security. "This action also signifies a firm step by the MMEA in tackling smuggling activities," he added.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- The Sun
MMEA disposes of RM67,400 worth of syabu in Melaka
ALOR GAJAH: The Melaka and Negeri Sembilan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) disposed of about 10 kilogrammes of syabu worth RM67,400 here yesterday. Its deputy director (Operations) Maritime Commander Norrimi Hassan, said the drugs were seized during several enforcement operations last year and destroyed in a strictly regulated disposal process at Medivest Sdn Bhd in Bukit Rambai. 'The drugs were incinerated until reduced to ash, and the remains were handed over to a certified company for legal and controlled burial, in line with the guidelines set by the authorities. 'All procedures were carried out carefully to ensure that no residue would pose a threat to the environment,' he said in a statement today. Norrimi added that the disposal reflects MMEA's continued commitment to tackling cross-border crime, particularly drug smuggling through the country's maritime borders.
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA disposes seized meth in Melaka, reinforces anti-smuggling efforts
MELAKA: A total of 10kg of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth RM67,400, was disposed of by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for Melaka and Negri Sembilan, following the conclusion of court proceedings and with official authorisation from the court. Acting Maritime Director for Melaka and Negri Sembilan, Lieutenant Commander Norrimi Hassan, said the disposal was carried out yesterday at Medivest Sdn Bhd in Bukit Rambai. He said the drugs had been seized during a series of enforcement operations conducted by the agency throughout the previous year. He said the process was carried out under strict and controlled procedures at the site, after receiving an official court order for forfeiture following the conclusion of the relevant case. "Each disposal session is limited to a maximum of 80kg of material, with the incineration process taking approximately eight hours to reduce the drugs to ash. "The disposal is conducted meticulously to ensure no residue remains that could pose a risk to the environment. "This process is part of the agency's ongoing commitment to combating cross-border crime, particularly drug smuggling through our national waters," he said in a statement today. Norrimi said the resulting ash would be handed over to a certified and registered company for safe and legal processing, in line with regulatory guidelines. "This programme is not just about destroying drugs, but also highlights the success of collaboration between agency, other enforcement agencies, and the local community in safeguarding the nation's maritime borders. "This initiative also reflects Malaysian Maritime's firm stance in eradicating drug smuggling activities, ensuring our waters remain free from criminal threats to national security and the wellbeing of all Malaysians," he said.
