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Malay Mail
01-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Terengganu cosmetics shop owner arrested in drug trafficking bust, RM981,500 in assets seized
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 1 — Terengganu police have seized three luxury vehicles, cash, and jewellery worth a total of RM981,500, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking activities. State Police Chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said this followed the arrest of a 35-year-old local man, who owns a cosmetics shop, during a raid in Kampung Paya Keladi on April 28. Among the seized assets were a Toyota Alphard, a Mini Cooper Countryman, a Range Rover, as well as RM7,700 in cash, and gold bracelets and necklaces. 'Police also seized from the man a packet containing 1.02 kilograms of syabu (methamphetamine), believed to be distributed to approximately 6,000 drug addicts in the district,' he said in a statement. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect has no prior criminal record, but a urine test returned positive for Nimetazepam, a controlled substance. The suspect has been remanded for seven days, from April 29 to May 5, as investigations continue. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. Police are currently pursuing leads to identify and dismantle the wider drug syndicate believed to be operating in the area. — Bernama
The Star
01-05-2025
- The Star
Terengganu cops seize nearly RM1mil in assets tied to drug trafficking
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu Police have seized three luxury vehicles, cash, and jewellery worth a total of RM981,500, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking activities. State Police Chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin (pic) said this followed the arrest of a 35-year-old local man, who owns a cosmetics shop, during a raid in Kampung Paya Keladi on April 28. Among the seized assets were a Toyota Alphard, a Mini Cooper Countryman, a Range Rover, as well as RM7,700 in cash, and gold bracelets and necklaces. "Police also seized from the man a packet containing 1.02 kilograms of syabu (methamphetamine), believed to be distributed to approximately 6,000 drug addicts in the district,' he said in a statement. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect has no prior criminal record, but a urine test returned positive for Nimetazepam, a controlled substance. The suspect has been remanded for seven days, from April 29 to May 5, as investigations continue. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. Police are currently pursuing leads to identify and dismantle the wider drug syndicate believed to be operating in the area. - Bernama
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Luxury cars, cash, and jewellery seized as businessman busted for drugs
KUALA TERENGGANU: The police seized three cars, cash, and various pieces of jewellery worth RM981,500, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking activities, following the arrest of a cosmetic shop owner here recently. Bernama reported that Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the 35-year-old suspect was arrested during a raid at an unoccupied premises in Kampung Paya Keladi here at 8.40pm last Monday. Khairi said the police also seized 1.02 kilogrammes of syabu worth RM32,000 during the raid. "Assets seized included a Toyota Alphard, a Mini Cooper Countryman, a Range Rover, RM7,700 in cash, and several pieces of jewellery such as gold bracelets, necklaces, and anklets. "A body search on the suspect found a green plastic bag containing 1.02 kilogrammes of syabu, believed to be intended for distribution to around 6,000 addicts in the Kuala Terengganu district," Khairi was quoted as saying. He added that investigations showed the suspect had no prior criminal record. However, a urine test showed the suspect tested positive for Nimetazepam. Khairi said the suspect has been remanded for seven days from Tuesday until this Monday to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking. He added that investigations are ongoing to track down other members of the syndicate who are still at large.
