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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Op Tapis Khas: Perak police arrest 546, seize drugs worth over RM280,000
IPOH: Police arrested 546 individuals for suspected drug abuse and seized various types of drugs and goods worth RM284,347.30 in a three-day operation, codenamed Op 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 People's Housing Programme (PPRT), low-cost flats and fishing jetties.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Perak police arrest 546 in drug bust, seize RM280,000 in narcotics
IPOH: Police arrested 546 individuals for suspected drug abuse and seized various types of drugs and goods worth RM284,347.30 in a three-day operation, codenamed Op 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 209.38 grams (g) 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
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
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Special Op Tapis: 546 Individuals Arrested, Drugs Worth Over RM280,000 Seized
IPOH, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Police arrested 546 individuals for suspected drug abuse and seized various types of drugs and goods worth RM284,347.30 in a three-day operation, codenamed Op 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.
The Star
12-05-2025
- The Star
RM5.5mil worth of plants and vehicle seized
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) has seized various ornamental plants believed to have been smuggled from Thailand in Kampung Lalang Pepuyu, Tanah Merah. GOF South-East Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said its 9th Battalion confiscated the items from a lorry at 4.15pm last Friday during Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan. 'Inspection of the lorry uncovered a landscape plant of the Eugenia species, 1,500 climbing plants and 2,000 bucida plants. The seized items, including the vehicle, are worth about RM5.5mil,' he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported. Nik Ros Azhan said the 26-year-old lorry driver was also detained after the man failed to produce any documents related to the plants. He said the case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976. 'The suspect and seized items were handed over to the Kelantan Agriculture Department for further action,' he added. In a separate case, the GOF's 8th Battalion, in collaboration with the Kota Baru Municipal Council, foiled the sale of unlicensed electronic cigarettes at a premise on Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab at 5.15pm on Saturday. 'A 36-year-old man was found on the premise and checks uncovered 4,064 units of vape liquids and devices without valid documentation. The seizure is valued at about RM284,000,' Nik Ros Azhan said.
