Malaysian rapper detained in Laos for smuggling cannabis
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal police have confirmed that three Malaysians, including a local rap artiste, have been arrested by Laotian authorities for attempting to smuggle 103 packets of cannabis.
The trio were detained on May 27 at Wattay International Airport in Laos after arriving from Malaysia on a Thai Airways flight.
Narcotic Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) acting director Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said investigations were ongoing to determine the origin of the drugs.
"We are currently verifying whether the cannabis originated in Malaysia or Thailand," he said.
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