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Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Daily Express
RM87,000 syabu intercepted in Tawau
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Jasmin (centre) showing the syabu seized at the Tawau Airport. TAWAU: A syndicate's attempt to smuggle methamphetamine (syabu) worth RM87,000 for the local market via commercial flights was foiled after authorities intercepted the drugs at Tawau Airport on Saturday. Two men were arrested - the first a 44-year-old man from Perak and the second a 21-year-old from Sarawak. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said police recovered about 2.5kg of syabu following inspections and interrogations of both suspects. 'We suspect they tried to deceive authorities by arriving separately on different flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The first suspect was detained at 9.25pm, while the second was arrested about 50 minutes later,' he told a press conference at the Tawau District Police Headquarters, Tuesday. Jasmin said a search on the first suspect led to the discovery of a commercial flight boarding pass and a vacuum-sealed cylinder suspected of being used to pack drug-filled plastic. Inspection on the second suspect's luggage uncovered syabu hidden inside a biscuit box, instant noodle packaging and food-mixing materials. Advertisement 'We also confiscated three smartphones, two luggage bags (red and black), a vacuum-sealed cylinder and a water bottle from both suspects for further investigation,' he said. Jasmin said the first suspect had two prior cases under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952 and two cases under Section 15(1) of the same Act. A urine test found the suspect positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. 'The second suspect tested negative but has a past record under Section 7(2) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 and Section 420 of the Penal Code (wanted),' he said. Jasmin believes a drug syndicate orchestrated the suspects' movements, given their separate arrivals and the method of concealing the drugs. He noted that similar modus operandi are commonly used by experienced drug syndicates and police are working to track down others involved. 'Based on past cases, drug syndicates not only prefer smuggling syabu into Tawau via land and sea but also through airports (air routes),' he said. * 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
Daily Express
28-04-2025
- Daily Express
Man dies in self-accident in Tawau
Published on: Monday, April 28, 2025 Published on: Mon, Apr 28, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: The car skidded about 50 meters before slamming into an electricity pole and overturning. TAWAU: A 32-year-old man was killed when his Proton Satria crashed along Jalan Dr Yamamoto around 5am on Sunday. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the victim was on his way home to Kampung Hilltop from Tawau town when the accident occurred. Initial investigations suggest that the victim was speeding, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The car skidded about 50 meters before slamming into an electricity pole and overturning. 'The impact trapped the man inside the vehicle, requiring rescue efforts by the Tawau Fire and Rescue team, who extricated him through the shattered rear windshield,' Jasmin said in a statement on Sunday. 'Medical officers from Tawau Hospital pronounced him dead at the scene,' he added. Meanwhile, Tawau Fire and Rescue Station Chief Jemishin Ujin said a team was dispatched to the location after receiving an emergency call at 5.13am. The victim was later handed over to the police for further action. The operation concluded at 5.54am after the team confirmed no additional hazards remained at the scene. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
