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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Bukit Aman: Two held, drugs worth nearly RM11 million seized in Bukit Kayu Hitam
JITRA: Police foiled an attempt to smuggle heroin base and methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) powder from Thailand with the arrest of two individuals in separate operations in Bukit Kayu Hitam on Sunday (June 15). Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the operation, conducted in collaboration with Thai authorities, resulted in the seizure of 120.46 kilogrammes (kg) of heroin base and 2.37 kg of MDMA, with an estimated value of RM10.8 million. He said the arrests were made based on intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts between the Royal Thai Police, Kedah NCID, and Penang NCID. 'The first arrest involved a 37-year-old male suspect who was driving a Honda Accord. He was stopped at 5.40 pm at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex, where an inspection uncovered 160 transparent plastic packages containing compressed heroin base, weighing 59.20 kg, hidden in a specially modified compartment behind the rear passenger seat. 'At 5.55 pm the same day, police intercepted another Honda Accord, this time driven by a 35-year-old woman, at a petrol station along the North-South Expressway, from the direction of the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex,' he said. 'An inspection of a specially modified compartment behind the rear passenger seat uncovered 155 transparent plastic packages containing compressed heroin base weighing 61.26 kg, along with 35 packets of MDMA powder weighing 2.37 kg,' he told reporters at the Kubang Pasu police headquarters here today. Mat Zani said the syndicate's modus operandi involved using privately owned vehicles modified specifically for smuggling drugs from neighbouring countries into Malaysia, before transporting them for processing in Penang and other parts of the northern region. He added that the two suspects were believed to be acting as 'transporters' and were each paid RM20,000 to deliver the illicit substances. 'This was the syndicate's second attempt to smuggle drugs into the country, and successfully foiled,' he said, adding that police have identified other members of the syndicate and are working to detain them for further investigation. He said both suspects had no prior criminal records and tested negative for drugs. They have been remanded for seven days, starting June 16, to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. 'Action has also been taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, with three vehicles, estimated to be worth RM66,000, seized for further action,' he said.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Two held, drugs worth nearly RM11mil seized in Bukit Kayu Hitam, say cops
JITRA- Police foiled an attempt to smuggle heroin base and methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) powder from Thailand with the arrest of two individuals in separate operations in Bukit Kayu Hitam on Sunday (June 15). Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the operation, conducted in collaboration with Thai authorities, resulted in the seizure of 120.46kg of heroin base and 2.37kg of MDMA, with an estimated value of RM10.8mil. He said the arrests were made based on intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts between the Royal Thai Police, Kedah NCID, and Penang NCID. "The first arrest involved a 37-year-old male suspect who was driving a car. He was stopped at 5.40pm at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex, where an inspection uncovered 160 transparent plastic packages containing compressed heroin base, weighing 59.20kg, hidden in a specially modified compartment behind the rear passenger seat. "At 5.55pm the same day, police intercepted another car, this time driven by a 35-year-old woman, at a petrol station along the North-South Expressway, from the direction of the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex,' he said. "An inspection of a specially modified compartment behind the rear passenger seat uncovered 155 transparent plastic packages containing compressed heroin base weighing 61.26kg, along with 35 packets of MDMA powder weighing 2.37kg,' he told reporters at the Kubang Pasu police headquarters here Thursday (June 19). Mat Zani said the syndicate's modus operandi involved using privately owned vehicles modified specifically for smuggling drugs from neighbouring countries into Malaysia, before transporting them for processing in Penang and other parts of the northern region. He added that the two suspects were believed to be acting as 'transporters' and were each paid RM20,000 to deliver the illicit substances. "This was the syndicate's second attempt to smuggle drugs into the country, and successfully foiled,' he said, adding that police have identified other members of the syndicate and are working to detain them for further investigation. He said both suspects had no prior criminal records and tested negative for drugs. They have been remanded for seven days, starting June 16, to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. "Action has also been taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, with three vehicles, estimated to be worth RM66,000, seized for further action,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
3 Malaysians suspected of smuggling drugs detained in Laos
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that three Malaysians have been detained in Laos after being believed to be involved in an attempt to smuggle 103 packages of ganja into that country on May 27. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the three men, aged between 25 and 29 years old, were detained at the Laos International Airport after arriving in the country on a Thai Airways flight. 'Checks found that the men left the country on May 22 and investigations are underway to determine whether the marijuana was smuggled from here or Thailand. 'They are currently being detained by the Laos authorities and investigations are underway,' he said when contacted here today. Earlier, Laos media reported that the three men, including a rap singer from Malaysia, were detained by the country's authorities during a routine inspection involving customs officers and airport enforcement. During the inspection of their six suitcases, the authorities found 103 packages of cannabis with an estimated total weight of 86 kilogrammes hidden in the bags. It is reported that the three individuals were believed to be waiting for a flight to Germany to smuggle the drugs out of the country. Meanwhile, Laos authorities said that the three individuals will be prosecuted according to the country's laws and the case will be investigated according to the set procedures.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
Three Malaysians suspected of smuggling drugs detained in Laos
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that three Malaysians have been detained in Laos after being believed to be involved in an attempt to smuggle 103 packages of ganja into that country on May 27. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the three men, aged between 25 and 29 years old, were detained at the Laos International Airport after arriving in the country on a Thai Airways flight. 'Checks found that the men left the country on May 22 and investigations are underway to determine whether the marijuana was smuggled from here or Thailand. 'They are currently being detained by the Laos authorities and investigations are underway,' he said when contacted here today. Earlier, Laos media reported that the three men, including a rap singer from Malaysia, were detained by the country's authorities during a routine inspection involving customs officers and airport enforcement. During the inspection of their six suitcases, the authorities found 103 packages of cannabis with an estimated total weight of 86 kilogrammes hidden in the bags. It is reported that the three individuals were believed to be waiting for a flight to Germany to smuggle the drugs out of the country. Meanwhile, Laos authorities said that the three individuals will be prosecuted according to the country's laws and the case will be investigated according to the set procedures.
The Star
12-06-2025
- The Star
Three Malaysians detained in Laos for suspected drug smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that three Malaysians have been detained in Laos for their alleged involvement in smuggling marijuana into the country on May 27. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the three men, aged between 25 and 29 years old, were detained at the Laos International Airport after arriving in the country on a Thai Airways flight. "Checks found that the men left the country on May 22 and investigations are underway to determine whether the marijuana was smuggled from here or Thailand. "They are currently being detained by the Laotian authorities,' he said when contacted here on Thursday (June 12). Earlier, Laotian media reported that the three men, including a rapper from Malaysia, were detained by local authorities during a routine inspection involving customs officers and airport enforcement. During an inspection of their six suitcases, the authorities found 103 packages of marijuana with an estimated total weight of 86kg hidden in the bags. It is reported that the three individuals were waiting for a flight to Germany to move the drugs out of the country. Meanwhile, Laotian authorities said that the three individuals will be prosecuted according to the country's laws, and the case will be investigated according to the set procedures. – Bernama
