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The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Police seize 73kg ganja in Kepong raid
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested two men and seized 70 compressed packages of ganja weighing more than 73 kilogrammes in a raid along Jalan Baiduri, Kepong, last Tuesday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the duo, believed to have been active as drug transporters since early this year, were arrested at 1.25 am. He said initial investigations revealed that all the drugs, worth RM227,063, had been smuggled in from a neighbouring country through the Perlis border. 'The raid, conducted with the Perlis NCID, led to the arrest of two suspects, aged 38 and 33, and the seizure of a Perodua Aruz. 'Both suspects tested negative for drugs,' he said in a statement today. Mat Zani said checks revealed that the first suspect had 17 previous criminal records, while the second had four prior records, including drug-related offences. He said the case was being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and action had also been taken against the suspects under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988. He added that two pairs of gold earrings, estimated to be worth RM1,950, were also seized, bringing the total value of the confiscated items to RM229,013. Mat Zani said both suspects had been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation, while the police were actively tracking down the remaining syndicate members still at large. He also urged members of the public to channel any information on drug-related activities via the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- The Sun
Over 70kg of ganja seized in Kepong, two men detained
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested two men and seized 70 compressed packages of ganja weighing more than 73 kilogrammes in a raid along Jalan Baiduri, Kepong, last Tuesday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the duo, believed to have been active as drug transporters since early this year, were arrested at 1.25 am. He said initial investigations revealed that all the drugs, worth RM227,063, had been smuggled in from a neighbouring country through the Perlis border. 'The raid, conducted with the Perlis NCID, led to the arrest of two suspects, aged 38 and 33, and the seizure of a Perodua Aruz. 'Both suspects tested negative for drugs,' he said in a statement today. Mat Zani said checks revealed that the first suspect had 17 previous criminal records, while the second had four prior records, including drug-related offences. He said the case was being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and action had also been taken against the suspects under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988. He added that two pairs of gold earrings, estimated to be worth RM1,950, were also seized, bringing the total value of the confiscated items to RM229,013. Mat Zani said both suspects had been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation, while the police were actively tracking down the remaining syndicate members still at large. He also urged members of the public to channel any information on drug-related activities via the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222.
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Barnama
Over 70kg Of Ganja Seized In Kepong, Two Men Detained
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 Bernama) -- Police arrested two men and seized 70 compressed packages of ganja weighing more than 73 kilogrammes in a raid along Jalan Baiduri, Kepong, last Tuesday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the duo, believed to have been active as drug transporters since early this year, were arrested at 1.25 am. He said initial investigations revealed that all the drugs, worth RM227,063, had been smuggled in from a neighbouring country through the Perlis border. 'The raid, conducted with the Perlis NCID, led to the arrest of two suspects, aged 38 and 33, and the seizure of a Perodua Aruz. 'Both suspects tested negative for drugs,' he said in a statement today. Mat Zani said checks revealed that the first suspect had 17 previous criminal records, while the second had four prior records, including drug-related offences. He said the case was being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and action had also been taken against the suspects under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988. He added that two pairs of gold earrings, estimated to be worth RM1,950, were also seized, bringing the total value of the confiscated items to RM229,013. Mat Zani said both suspects had been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation, while the police were actively tracking down the remaining syndicate members still at large.
The Star
18 hours ago
- The Star
Two drug couriers nabbed, over 70kg of ganja seized in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized 70 packages of compressed ganja weighing 73.25kg during an operation in Kepong. Bukit Aman's Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) also arrested two local men aged 33 and 38 in the operation at 1.25am on Tuesday (June 17). Acting NCID director Deputy Comm Mat Zani @Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said that acting on intelligence gathered, the team intercepted the suspects' vehicle along Jalan Baiduri and found the drugs after a search. "We believe the street value of the seized drugs is RM227,063, with the potential to impact up to 146,492 users if distributed," he said in a statement on Friday (June 20). He said initial investigations found that the ganja was smuggled in from a neighbouring country through the Perlis border and intended for distribution in the Klang Valley. The suspects are believed to have acted as transporters for the syndicate and have been active since early this year, he added. "Both suspects tested negative for drugs. However, background checks revealed extensive criminal records," he said. DCP Mat Zani said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty, or life imprisonment with at least 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. "We have also taken action under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, seizing two pairs of gold earrings valued at RM1,950. "This brings the total value of the seizure and confiscated items to RM229,013," he said, adding that the suspects have been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation. "We are continuing efforts to dismantle the syndicate's network. "This successful operation highlights the commitment of the NCID in combating the country's number one enemy – drug abuse. "We urge the public to relay any information on drug-related activities via the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222," he added.
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New Straits Times
18 hours ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Ganja haul: Over 73kg seized in Kepong, 2 held
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman's Narcotic Crime Investigation Department (NCID), in collaboration with its Perlis counterpart, foiled a drug trafficking attempt with the seizure of more than 73kg of cannabis in Kepong. The operation, based on gathered intelligence, was carried out at 1.25am on June 17. Two local men were arrested. Officers intercepted a Perodua Aruz by the roadside along Jalan Baiduri, where the suspects, aged 38 and 33, were detained. "Upon inspecting the vehicle, we found 70 compressed packets of cannabis weighing a total of 73.25kg," said Bukit Aman acting NCID director Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali in a statement today. He said the drugs, believed to be for distribution in the Klang Valley, have an estimated street value of RM227,063 and could supply about 146,492 drug users. "Preliminary investigations revealed the drugs were smuggled in from a neighbouring country through the Perlis border. "Both suspects acted as transporters for a syndicate and are believed to have been involved in trafficking activities since early 2025." Although both suspects tested negative for drug use, background checks showed that one had 17 prior drug and criminal offences, while the other had four. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment with not less than 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. "Action has also been taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, with two pairs of gold earrings worth RM1,950 seized from the suspects. "This brings the total value of seizures and forfeitures to RM229,013," he said, adding that the suspects have been remanded for seven days to assist investigations. Mat Zani said the success reflects the NCID's ongoing efforts to combat the country's number one enemy — drugs — and its commitment to public safety.
