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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Special Ops Tapis: 546 individuals arrested, drugs worth over RM280,000 seized
IPOH: Police arrested 546 individuals for suspected drug abuse and seized various types of drugs and goods worth RM284,347 in a three-day operation, codenamed Ops Tapis Khas, which began on Aug 11 in Perak. State police Chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said those arrested comprised 536 men and 10 women aged between 19 and 65, and they included 22 foreigners, involving four Indonesians, two Thais, five Myanmarese, one Ukrainian and 10 Cambodians. "Of the total arrests, 72 individuals were detained for drug trafficking, 153 for drug possession, 317 were investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, while four were arrested under Section 3(1) of the DDA (Special Preventive Measures) 1985. "In addition, 16 hardcore addicts were identified and will face action under Section 39C of the DDA 1952, while eight wanted individuals were also apprehended during the operation,' he said in a statement today. Noor Hisam said the drugs seized, estimated to be worth RM253,471.30, included 209.38g of heroin, 214.86g of syabu, 26.19g of cannabis, 255.54g of ketamine, 283.61g of Erimin 5 pills, 39.49g of ecstasy pills, 15,500g of ketum leaves and 53.60 litres of ketum water. "The Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department of the Perak Police Contingent Headquarters also seized five motorcycles and cash amounting to RM30,876," he added. He said the operation focused on identified hot spots for drug activities, including Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Felcra) settlements, private estates, the Poor People's Housing Programme (PPRT), low-cost flats and fishing jetties. Noor Hisam urged the public to continue providing information on drug-related activities to the authorities to strengthen efforts in combating the crime. - Bernama
Daily Express
12-06-2025
- Daily Express
129gm syabu: Man gets 12 years
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: He was charged under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 39A(2) of the same Act, which provides for life imprisonment or a minimum of five years' jail and not less than 10 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. TAWAU: A local man was sentenced to 12 years in jail by the High Court here on Wednesday for having 128.76 grammes of syabu hidden in Milo packets last year. Abdul Gaffar Passaba, 53, pleaded guilty before Judge Datuk Duncan Sikodol after an alternative charge was read out to him by the court interpreter. Advertisement The court ordered the prison sentence to take effect from Gaffar's date of arrest on Jan 30, 2024. However, Gaffar was spared the cane due to his age. Gaffar committed the offence on Jan 30, 2024, at 11.30am, at the sea near Tawau Port. He was charged under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 39A(2) of the same Act, which provides for life imprisonment or a minimum of five years' jail and not less than 10 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. The facts of the case stated that Gaffar was apprehended during Ops Tapis Khas by the Tawau Marine Police who had stopped a boat for inspection. He was one of the passengers and was reportedly acting suspiciously before attempting to flee, but was quickly detained by the police team. A further search revealed two plastic packets of Milo containing the drugs, which were found in his possession. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Nisla Abd Latif prosecuted, while Abdul Gaffar was represented by counsel Vivian Thien. * 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
