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Borneo Post
08-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Cops nab drug mule at Miri Airport, seize 10.5kg meth and ecstasy vape pods
Mohd Farhan shows the seized drugs. From left are Muhammad Luqman, Nur Asyhikin and Radzani. MIRI (May 8): Police thwarted an attempt to smuggle 10.5kg of methamphetamine into the city when they arrested a suspected drug mule at Miri Airport on Tuesday. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the suspect, a 20-year-old local man, was nabbed following his arrival from Kuala Lumpur at around 3.30pm. 'Acting on intelligence gathered, a team from the Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) detained the suspect after he collected a box at the baggage claim area in the arrival hall. 'An inspection of the box found packets of snacks placed on top of 10 packages containing substances believed to be methamphetamine, weighing 10.5kg,' he told a press conference here today. He said police also seized 120 vape pods containing liquid believed to be ecstasy that were packed in the box. 'The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM380,000,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment, and if not sentenced to death, a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane. Mohd Farhan revealed that initial investigations found that this was not the first time the unemployed suspect had acted as a drug mule, adding he was hired to travel to Kuala Lumpur to collect the box and transport it back here. He also expressed his gratitude to the public for channelling information to the police that led to the successful bust. Mohd Farhan advised youths, especially new graduates seeking employment, not to be easily deceived by job advertisements on social media offering high salaries that may lead them to unknowingly become drug mules. Also present at the press conference were Miri deputy police chief Supt Nur Asyhikin Abdullah, Miri NCID chief ASP Radzani Rasit, and investigating officer Insp Muhammad Luqman Hakim Roslan.
Borneo Post
30-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Drug busts leads to arrest of duo, seizure of RM120,000 worth of narcotics in Miri
Mohd Farhan shows a pack of compressed cannabis seized in the second operation, as Nurashyikin (second left) and other officers look on. – Photo by Jenifer Laeng MIRI (April 30): Police arrested two men and seized drugs worth over RM120,000 in operations at two locations here. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the first operation was conducted by district Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division personnel at an entertainment outlet on April 27. 'The raid saw the arrest of a foreign national, aged 27, and seizure of several types of drugs worth an estimated RM25,620. 'The drugs included 1.397kg of powdered ecstasy, 37g of ecstasy pills, 10.2g of ketamine, and pods containing drugs weighing 66.9g,' he told a press conference here today. He added the suspect, who entered the country on a social visit pass, was also tested positive for methamphetamine. In the second raid, Mohd Farhan said it took place at a rented house on the same day and was conducted by personnel from the Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department. The raid led to the arrest of a 35-year-old local man and seizure of 31.4kg of compressed cannabis worth RM97,340. 'Also seized was a compact car valued at RM20,000,' he added. According to him, the local suspect, who tested negative for drugs, works as a technician for a private company and is also a part-time e-hailing driver. 'The drugs are believed to be for distribution within the city and other parts of the state,' he said, adding investigations are ongoing to determine if the two cases are connected. Both suspects are being investigated for drug trafficking under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and have been remanded. Mohd Farhan Lee also extended his appreciation to the public for channelling information that resulted in the successful busts. 'I urge the public to continue reporting drug-related activities in the city to the police. I do not want Miri to become a transit point for drug smuggling activities,' he said. Also present at the press conference was Miri deputy police chief Supt Nurashyikin Abdullah. drugs miri Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah PDRM police
Borneo Post
25-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Meth worth over RM8,000 seized in Kuching, suspects face life or death penalty
KUCHING (April 25): Two operations by the Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on Wednesday and Thursday saw the arrest of three individuals and seizure of methamphetamine valued at over RM8,000. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said in the first operation on April 23, the NCID team nabbed a 20-year-old local man near Kampung Muara Tebas here and seized 33.45g of methamphetamine valued at an estimated RM3,300. 'Urine tests showed that the suspect was negative for drugs, and he has no prior criminal record,' he said in a statement today. The suspect is under remand until April 29 for investigation under Section 39A(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a penalty of life imprisonment or a minimum of five years in jail, along with at least 10 lashes, if convicted. In the second operation on April 24, Alexson said two locals—a man aged 32 and woman aged 29—were detained in the parking area of Timberland Park here for trafficking 52.75g of methamphetamine worth about RM5,300. He said the male suspect was found to have 10 prior drug-related records, while the woman had 11 records for similar offences. Both were also tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, he added. 'The duo is under remand until April 30 to assist with investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, for trafficking in narcotics. 'If convicted, they face the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a minimum of 12 lashes if the death penalty is not imposed,' he said. Alexson called on the public to continue providing information on drug-related activities to the police, saying such cooperation is crucial in ongoing efforts to combat the menace.
