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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Customs seizes cannabis flowers worth over RM10mil in Rantau Panjang
KOTA BARU: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has foiled attempts to smuggle in 102.178kg of cannabis flowers worth more than RM10mil. Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said the seizures were made during operations at the Rantau Panjang Duty-Free Zone on April 23. He said in a statement issued on Monday (July 28) that the first seizure involved 88 transparent plastic packets containing cannabis flowers placed in three bags found at Gate 1 of the zone at about 10.30am. He said the second seizure was from a woman motorcyclist who was found carrying a bag with 32 transparent plastic packets with similar contents. "The woman led the Customs team to the Rantau Panjang Express Bus Stop at 11am, where we arrested a man and a woman after finding two bags containing 60 transparent plastic packets containing cannabis flowers," he added. He said that in all, six bags containing 180 packets of cannabis flowers weighing more than 100kg and estimated to be worth RM10,013,444 were seized. "The syndicate's modus operandi was to smuggle cannabis flowers through illegal bases along Sungai Golok, before bringing them into the zone. "All the suspects arrested are locals aged between 30 and 45. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952," he said. – Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Kelantan customs seize RM10 million cannabis flowers in Rantau Panjang
KOTA BHARU: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) intercepted a major drug smuggling operation, confiscating 102.178 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers valued at over RM10 million. The bust occurred at the Rantau Panjang Free Duty Zone on April 23. Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long confirmed the seizure in a statement today. The first discovery involved 88 transparent plastic packets of suspected cannabis flowers found in three bags at Gate 1 of the duty-free zone around 10.30 am. A second seizure followed when a female motorcyclist was stopped carrying a bag with 32 similar packets. Further investigation led authorities to the Rantau Panjang Express Bus Stop, where a man and woman were arrested with two additional bags containing 60 packets of the substance. In total, six bags holding 180 packets of cannabis flowers, weighing over 100 kilogrammes and worth RM10,013,444, were seized. 'The syndicate's modus operandi was to smuggle cannabis flowers through illegal bases along Sungai Golok before transporting them into the Rantau Panjang Free Duty Zone,' Wan Jamal said. All suspects, aged between 30 and 45, are locals. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. - Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Kelantan Customs seize RM10 million worth of ganja buds in Rantau Panjang
RANTAU PANJANG: The Kelantan Customs Department seized six bags containing 180 packets of ganja buds worth about RM10 million during a series of operations in Rantau Panjang on April 23. Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said two men and two women were detained during the operations, which began around 10.30am. He said several Customs officers from the Rantau Panjang enforcement branch had earlier spotted three bags that were left abandoned near Gate 1 of the Rantau Panjang Free Zone. "Checks revealed 88 transparent plastic packets suspected to be ganja buds. "At the same time, officers also inspected a woman riding pillion on a motorcycle passing through the same gate and found another 32 similar packets in her bag," he said in a statement today. He said the woman and all seized items were taken to the Rantau Panjang enforcement office for further investigation. Based on information obtained from the suspect, Customs officers conducted a second raid at 11.00am at the Rantau Panjang express bus terminal, where two more bags containing 60 transparent packets of ganja buds were discovered. A man and a woman were arrested at the scene. "In total, 180 packets weighing 102.178kg were confiscated, with an estimated street value of more than RM10 million," said Wan Jamal. He added that the syndicate was believed to be using illegal jetties along Sungai Golok and exploiting the free zone area as a smuggling route. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. Wan Jamal called on the public to cooperate with authorities and report any smuggling activities involving drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, firecrackers, or vehicles. "Smuggling causes national revenue losses and poses serious threats to national security and the people's well-being," he added.
Barnama
16-06-2025
- Barnama
Customs Foils Smuggling Of Ganja Buds Worth RM1.43 Mln In Rantau Panjang
KOTA BHARU, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan Customs Department seized over 14 kilogrammes (kg) of ganja flowers, estimated to be worth RM1.43 million, at Gate 1 of the Duty Free Zone in Rantau Panjang on May 27. Its director, Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said the seizure was made after the Rantau Panjang East Zone Narcotics Unit inspected a bag left in the said area and found 10 transparent plastic packets of ganja flowers. He said his department also conducted a check on a Thai man at the same location and found in his bag 15 transparent plastic packets of suspected ganja buds, the potent flowering tops of the cannabis plant.
The Star
16-06-2025
- The Star
Customs foils bid to smuggle ganja buds worth RM1.43mil in Rantau Panjang
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Customs Department seized over 14kg of ganja flowers, estimated to be worth RM1.43mil, at Gate 1 of the Duty Free Zone in Rantau Panjang on May 27. State Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said the seizure was made after the Rantau Panjang East Zone Narcotics Unit inspected a bag left in the said area and found 10 transparent plastic packets of ganja flowers. He said his department also conducted a check on a Thai man at the same location and found in his bag 15 transparent plastic packets of suspected ganja buds, the potent flowering tops of the cannabis plant. "The total seizure involved two bags containing 25 transparent plastic packets with an estimated weight of over 14kg of suspected ganja buds, worth RM1.43mil. "The cannabis flowers were suspected of being smuggled through an illegal base in Sungai Golok. The man was brought back to the Enforcement Division office in Rantau Panjang for further investigation," he said in a statement Monday (June 16). Wan Jamal Abdul Salam said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and if convicted, the offender could be sentenced to death or life imprisonment, and if not sentenced to death, the offender could be sentenced to whipping of not less than 12 strokes. - Bernama
