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Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Six Arrested In Drug Syndicate Using Drink Packets As Cover,
JOHOR BAHRU, June 20 (Bernama) -- Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate that used instant drink packets to conceal drugs, following the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of various types of drugs worth RM1.28 million in an operation in the city on June 12. Johor Bahru Selatan (JBS) police chief ACP Raub Selamat said five men, comprising four Malaysians and a Singaporean, as well as a Thai woman, aged between 30 and 39, were arrested by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. "The results of the investigation found that the suspects are friends, with one of them, a 31-year-old Malaysian, believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate," he told a press conference at the JBS District Police Headquarters, here today.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Six arrested in drug syndicate using drink packets as cover
JOHOR BAHRU: Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate that used instant drink packets to conceal drugs, following the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of various types of drugs worth RM1.28 million in an operation in the city on June 12. Johor Bahru Selatan (JBS) police chief ACP Raub Selamat said five men, comprising four Malaysians and a Singaporean, as well as a Thai woman, aged between 30 and 39, were arrested by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. 'The results of the investigation found that the suspects are friends, with one of them, a 31-year-old Malaysian, believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate,' he told a press conference at the JBS District Police Headquarters, here today. He said the syndicate was believed to have been active since last April and was using an apartment in the city as a place to pack and store drugs. The drugs seized in the operation consisted of 7,669.5 grams of ecstasy powder, 13.6 grams of ketamine and eight grams of erimin 5 pills, he said, adding that also seized were two cars, namely a Lexus RC200T F Sport and a Perodua Alza, cash RM3,000 and jewellery worth RM8,365. He said all the suspects tested positive for methamphetamine, while two of the Malaysians have previous drug and criminal records. All the suspects are on remand for 12 days starting June 13, and the case is being investigated under Section 39B and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Miri man jailed five months, friend fined RM2,500 for possessing meth
Photo for illustration purposes only. MIRI (June 19): The Magistrates' Court here today sentenced a man to prison and imposed a fine on his friend after they both pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing illicit drugs. Jolhi Zaini and Mohamad Sobree Julaihi, both 40, entered the plea before Magistrate Ashok Linggam after the charge under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 12(3) of the same Act, was read to them. Mohamad Sobree was sentenced to five months in jail while Jolhi was fined RM2,500 in default three months' imprisonment. According to the facts of the case, they were found in possession of 0.10g of methamphetamine while inside a blue car parked in front of a bank at Jalan Bendahara here at about 2.30pm on April 2 this year. Meanwhile, Mohamad Sobree pleaded guilty in the same court to a separate charge of abusing drugs, and was ordered to perform community service for four hours a day over a period of four months. The court also ordered him to be placed under police supervision for a period of two years. He was charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 15(1) of the same Act. Based on the facts of the case, he was tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine at the Miri Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division office at around 10.40am on April 3 this year. Insp Mudzilawati Abdul Rahman prosecuted both cases, while both accused were unrepresented by legal counsel. drug possession Jolhi Zaini lead Mohamad Sobree Julaihi
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
S'wak police cripple major syndicate, seize over RM8.5 million in drugs and assets
SIBU: Sarawak police have crippled a major drug syndicate operating in Sibu, seizing drugs and assets worth over RM8.5 million in two raids conducted on June 12 and 13, announced Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata today. He said the raids, carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of the Sibu District Police Headquarters, targeted a business premises in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'We seized 7,086.7 grams of methamphetamine, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills, with a total estimated street value of RM532,934.40,' he said at a press conference, describing the operation as a major success in the fight against drug trafficking in the state. A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in the operation. Police also seized assets worth RM7,997,450, marking the largest asset seizure in Sarawak to date, confiscating RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, as well as a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250 and a Toyota Vios vehicle. 'This brings the total value of seized drugs and assets to RM8,530,384.40,' said Mancha. Initial investigations found both suspects were key figures in the syndicate, which has been active since 2015, believed to have sourced drugs from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services for trafficking across Sibu. Both suspects tested negative for drugs and neither has a prior criminal record. They have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to 20 to assist in the investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death. Mancha said the NCID is actively tracking down remaining members of the syndicate to dismantle the entire operation. He urged the public to come forward with any information by contacting the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222. Also present at the press conference were Sarawak NCID chief ACP Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah and Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
S'wak Police Cripple Major Syndicate, Seize Over RM8.5 Million In Drugs And Assets
SIBU, June 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak police have crippled a major drug syndicate operating in Sibu, seizing drugs and assets worth over RM8.5 million in two raids conducted on June 12 and 13, announced Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata today. He said the raids, carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of the Sibu District Police Headquarters, targeted a business premises in Pusat Pedada and two terrace houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. 'We seized 7,086.7 grams of methamphetamine, 2,078.9 grams of ketamine, and 2,022.6 grams of Erimin 5 pills, with a total estimated street value of RM532,934.40,' he said at a press conference, describing the operation as a major success in the fight against drug trafficking in the state. A 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in the operation. Police also seized assets worth RM7,997,450, marking the largest asset seizure in Sarawak to date, confiscating RM5,157,450 in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, as well as a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250 and a Toyota Vios vehicle. 'This brings the total value of seized drugs and assets to RM8,530,384.40,' said Mancha. Initial investigations found both suspects were key figures in the syndicate, which has been active since 2015, believed to have sourced drugs from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services for trafficking across Sibu. Both suspects tested negative for drugs and neither has a prior criminal record. They have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to 20 to assist in the investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death.
