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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Kelantan police arrest couple, seize RM3.1 million in drugs
KOTA BHARU: Police have dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate following the arrest of a local couple last Friday. Authorities seized compressed ganja and ganja buds hidden in cashew nut packages, with the total haul valued at RM3.1 million. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat stated that the suspects, aged 31 and 49, were apprehended while driving a Proton X70 along Jalan Padang Sembilan, Kuala Krai. A search of their vehicle uncovered 110 plastic packages containing 60.8 kilogrammes of ganja buds, 6.95 kilogrammes of compressed ganja, and 150 yaba pills. 'The drugs seized in Kuala Krai alone amounted to 67.75 kilogrammes of ganja and 15 grams of yaba pills, worth approximately RM2.37 million,' Mohd Yusoff said during a press conference at the Kelantan contingent police headquarters. A subsequent raid at the couple's home in Selising, Pasir Puteh, yielded an additional 22 kilogrammes of compressed ganja valued at RM775,000. Cash, necklaces, and jewellery were also confiscated, bringing the total seizure to RM3.1 million. Initial investigations revealed that the female suspect runs a processed chicken business, while her husband works as a p-hailing driver. The couple allegedly used their legitimate businesses as a cover for drug trafficking activities spanning over a year. 'This syndicate appears to have a wide network and may be supplying drugs overseas, given the high value of the seized cannabis buds,' Mohd Yusoff added. The male suspect tested positive for drugs, while the female tested negative. Both have prior narcotics-related records and have been remanded for seven days under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Police are also probing possible links between this syndicate and an international drug network, including a recent seizure of 35.4 kilogrammes of yaba pills on June 27. Investigations remain ongoing. Earlier this month, police had dismantled another drug syndicate, arresting six individuals and seizing RM5.04 million worth of yaba pills in Pasir Mas and Tumpat. – Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Kelantan police nab couple, seize RM3.1m worth of drugs
KOTA BHARU — Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate, with the arrest of a local couple last Friday, believed to be actively trafficking compressed ganja and ganja buds concealed in cashew nut packages, with total seizures valued at RM3.1 million. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the suspects, aged 31 and 49, were detained around 4 pm while travelling in a Proton X70 along Jalan Padang Sembilan, Kuala Krai, after their vehicle was seen being driven suspiciously. He said that a subsequent inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of 110 plastic packages, containing dried plant material believed to be ganja buds, weighing 60.8 kilogrammes, compressed ganja weighing 6.95 kilogrammes, and 150 yaba pills. 'The total drug haul in Kuala Krai alone amounted to 67.75 kilogrammes of ganja and 15 grams of yaba pills, with an estimated value of RM2.37 million,' he said, during a special press conference at the Kelantan contingent police headquarters, here, today. Following the arrest, police raided the couple's home in Selising, Pasir Puteh, on the same day, and seized an additional 22 kilogrammes of compressed ganja worth RM775,000. Cash, necklaces, and other jewellery were also seized during the raids at both locations, bringing the total value of the confiscated items to RM3.1 million. Mohd Yusoff said initial investigations found that the female suspect operates a processed chicken business, while her husband works as a p-hailing driver. The couple is believed to have been actively involved in drug trafficking for over a year, using their legitimate businesses as a front. 'We believe that this syndicate has an extensive network and serves as a major supplier, including to overseas markets, as the value of the seized cannabis buds is significantly higher than that of regular cannabis leaves,' he added. The male suspect tested positive for drugs, while the female tested negative. Both, however, have prior records related to narcotics offences, and they have been remanded for seven days, from July 11, to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said. Meanwhile, Mohd Yusoff said that police have not ruled out a connection between the recently busted drug syndicate and an international network, possibly linked to the June 27 seizure of 35.4 kilogrammes of yaba pills, allegedly masterminded by a salon and restaurant owner. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts to track down remaining syndicate members continue. On July 3, Bernama reported that police had dismantled a drug syndicate and seized RM5.04 million worth of yaba pills, in six raids across Pasir Mas and Tumpat, arresting six local suspects, aged 25 to 39. — BERNAMA
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Cops weed out married couple in drug bust, seize 90kg of ganja
KOTA BARU: Kelantan police have arrested a married couple and seized 90kg of compressed cannabis and cannabis buds worth RM3.1 million, which were packed in cashew nut packets in Kuala Krai and Pasir Puteh early yesterday morning. The suspects, aged 31 and 49, were arrested at 4am on Jalan Padang Sembilan, Kuala Krai, before a follow-up raid was conducted at their residence in Selising, Pasir Puteh, at 4pm. The female suspect, believed to be the mastermind behind the drug trafficking operation, runs a processed chicken business, while her husband works as a p-hailing driver. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the arrest was made when members of the Kuala Krai mobile patrol vehicle unit were on routine patrol and noticed a suspicious-looking Proton X70. He said police followed the vehicle and flagged it down, discovering a married couple inside. "A further inspection uncovered 110 plastic packets containing dried plant material believed to be cannabis buds, weighing 60.8kg. "Also found were compressed blocks of dried plant material, suspected to be cannabis, weighing 6.95kg, along with a plastic packet containing 150 yaba pills. "In total, the drugs seized in Kuala Krai amounted to 67.75kg of cannabis and 15g of yaba pills, valued at RM2.37 million," he told a press conference today. Following the seizure and arrest, Mohd Yusoff said police raided the couple's house in Pasir Puteh on the same day and discovered 22kg of compressed dried cannabis inside the residence, worth RM775,000. "We also seized cash, a necklace, and jewellery. "The total value of seizures from both locations is RM3.1 million. "Investigations revealed that the couple had been actively involved in drug trafficking for over a year, operating under the guise of a legitimate business. "We also believe the drug supply, especially cannabis buds, was intended for export. "Police do not rule out the possibility that the couple are the leaders of a larger syndicate, given the volume of supply and links to international distribution networks," he said. He said a urine test showed the male suspect tested positive for methamphetamine, while the female suspect tested negative. "The suspects have been remanded for seven days." He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. He said they have records of prior drug offences.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Kelantan Police Nab Couple, Seize RM3.1 Million Worth Of Drugs
KOTA BHARU, July 13 (Bernama) -- Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate, with the arrest of a local couple last Friday, believed to be actively trafficking compressed ganja and ganja buds concealed in cashew nut packages, with total seizures valued at RM3.1 million. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the suspects, aged 31 and 49, were detained around 4 pm while travelling in a Proton X70 along Jalan Padang Sembilan, Kuala Krai, after their vehicle was seen being driven suspiciously. He said that a subsequent inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of 110 plastic packages, containing dried plant material believed to be ganja buds, weighing 60.8 kilogrammes, compressed ganja weighing 6.95 kilogrammes, and 150 yaba pills. 'The total drug haul in Kuala Krai alone amounted to 67.75 kilogrammes of ganja and 15 grams of yaba pills, with an estimated value of RM2.37 million,' he said, during a special press conference at the Kelantan contingent police headquarters, here, today. Following the arrest, police raided the couple's home in Selising, Pasir Puteh, on the same day, and seized an additional 22 kilogrammes of compressed ganja worth RM775,000. Cash, necklaces, and other jewellery were also seized during the raids at both locations, bringing the total value of the confiscated items to RM3.1 million. Mohd Yusoff said initial investigations found that the female suspect operates a processed chicken business, while her husband works as a p-hailing driver. The couple is believed to have been actively involved in drug trafficking for over a year, using their legitimate businesses as a front. 'We believe that this syndicate has an extensive network and serves as a major supplier, including to overseas markets, as the value of the seized cannabis buds is significantly higher than that of regular cannabis leaves,' he added. The male suspect tested positive for drugs, while the female tested negative. Both, however, have prior records related to narcotics offences, and they have been remanded for seven days, from July 11, to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said.
New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Waste management company to meet RTD over outstanding traffic summonses
SHAH ALAM: KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) will hold a meeting with the Road Transport Department (RTD) soon to address the issue of outstanding active traffic summonses involving the company. Its managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said checks via the JPJ's MySikap system showed the company had 14,332 active summonses as of this morning. "Previously, we were informed that the number of active summonses involving KDEBWM stood at 22,000. So I believe we need to sit down with RTD to identify the cause of the discrepancy. "We plan to meet with them by Monday at the latest. We assure that we will settle the amount within the given timeframe and improve our payment processes. "To date, a total of 23,218 summonses amounting to RM2.37 million have been paid throughout KDEBWM's 10 years of operations," he said at a press conference at KDEBWM headquarters today. Ramli said failure to comply with periodic inspection requirements was among the most common offences recorded. He added that all the violations were committed by contractors or vendors operating company-owned vehicles under KDEBWM. Ramli said part of the reason for the outstanding summonses was due to "missing in action" summonses passed between drivers, vendors or contractors, and eventually to the company. "KDEBWM, a state-owned entity, runs a business model designed to support the local contractor economy in managing cleaning services throughout Selangor. "Compactor and roll-on roll-off (Roro) lorries are purchased under KDEBWM's name before being assigned to contractors under agreed terms and conditions. "When offences such as dirty vehicles, worn-out tyres or faulty brake lights occur involving our 1,500 lorries, the summonses are issued under KDEBWM's name. This is a key reason for the high number of active summonses. Still, we accept responsibility and will pay them," he said. He said that under the agreement between the company and vendors, it is the vendors' responsibility to settle summonses, pay penalties, carry out repairs, and ensure periodic inspections at Puspakom. "However, there are vendors who remain negligent, and we issue them notices when necessary," he added. Ramli said KDEBWM would further tighten its standard operating procedures (SOP) and contract terms to ensure compliance by contractors, warning that those who fail to do so risk termination. "I'm not accusing the vendors of bad intentions, but there may be communication gaps between drivers and vendors, or between vendors and KDEBWM. "Therefore, we will be more aggressive in obtaining updated information on summonses or penalties from various authorities to avoid a recurrence of massive backlogs as reported earlier. "Perhaps moving forward, we will check for summonses every two weeks and also review our agreements with vendors," he said. Yesterday, media reports citing Transport Ministry statistics revealed that KDEBWM Sdn Bhd had the highest number of active summonses among commercial vehicle operators, with a total of 22,017.
