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Duo held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The suspect also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. LAHAD DATU: Two men, including a local, were detained separately during Ops Tapis at Kg Puyut on Monday for possessing drugs. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the first suspect, a 29-year-old local man was arrested after police found 0.20 grams of Syabu in his possession. Advertisement The suspect also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. The suspect also had two previous criminal records related to drugs, he said. Police also detained a 58-year-old man for possessing 0.78 grams of Syabu, tested positive for drugs and had previous criminal record. 'Both of the suspects are being investigated under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 and will be remanded for further investigation,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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11-06-2025
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Four held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The suspects arrested by police. LAHAD DATU: Four men including three foreigners were detained in three separate operations during Ops Tapis on Monday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau said two men, an Indonesian and a Filipino were detained in raid at Bandar Sri Perdana for having 31 packets of translucent plastic containing substance believed to be syabu. Advertisement 'The drug weighs about 8.09 grammes. One of the suspects tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. He said the case would be investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. Jimmy said a Filipino was detained following an operation at Kampung Bukit Belacon, Jalan Segama after police found 0.12 gramme of syabu in his possession. The suspect also tested positive for drugs. In a separate arrest, a 27-year-old local man was detained following a public tip. The suspect who had four previous narcotic criminal records tested positive for drugs. Both cases are being investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952, he said. 'All the suspects are currently in their custody for further investigations,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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05-06-2025
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Trio held for drugs in Lahad Datu
Published on: Thursday, June 05, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 05, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The suspects were detained by police during Ops Tapis. LAHAD DATU: Three men were detained in three separate arrests for their involvement in drug-related activities on Monday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the trio were detained by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division (BSJND) during the 'Ops Tapis'. He said the first suspect was detained in an operation at Kampung Panji. The Filipino man was arrested by the road side after police found 0.13 grammes of syabu in his possession. The suspect who did not have any identification document was detained for investigation under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. 'The second arrest involved a 44-year-old local man who was detained near the first location. When inspected, the police found a folded red paper containing 0.26 grammes of syabu. 'The suspect also tested positive for taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. He also had three previous criminal records,' he said, adding that the case would be investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. The third suspect, a 22-year-old man was detained at the BSJND office. The suspect tested positive for taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. Investigation is conducted under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. Jimmy added that all the suspects were currently in their custody and would be remanded for further investigation. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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03-06-2025
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Woman among seven held in drug raids
Published on: Monday, June 02, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Jimmy said, all the suspects were currently in their custody and will be remanded for further investigation. - Pic for illustration only. LAHAD DATU: Seven people including a woman were detained and 56.85 grams of Syabu were seized in two separate raids at Tungku and Felda Sahabat, here, on Saturday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt. Jimmy Panyau said, the suspects were arrested following the Ops Tapis carried out by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division (JSJN) of Lahad Datu Police Headquarters. 'In the first raid at Kampung Tulibas Kecil, four men aged between 35 and 51 were detained after the police found 51.50 grams of substance believed to be Syabu in their possession. 'The team also seized two motorcycles and cash of RM520. All four suspects were also tested positive for taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine,' he said, adding that the case would be investigated under Section 39B and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. According to Jimmy, three other suspects including the woman aged between 26 and 37 were detained following a raid at Felda Sahabat 1. When arrested, the team discovered 5.35 grams of Syabu inside a cigarette's box. 'The two men were tested positive for taking drugs while the woman tested negative. 'Investigation is carry out under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952,' he said. Jimmy said, all the suspects were currently in their custody and will be remanded for further investigation. He added that, Police are committed to combat drug-related activities and urged the public to work together by conveying any information related to the criminal activities. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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27-05-2025
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2 gang robbery suspects held in Lahad Datu
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The two gang robbery suspects. LAHAD DATU: Police believe they have solved a gang robbery case in less than 24 hours with the arrest of two suspects on Monday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the two suspects allegedly robbed a 47-year-old man at Lorong Kiosk Dataran Palma about 11.30pm on Sunday. 'The two suspects attempted to hurt the victim before taking away his personal document and cash. 'The duo aged 17 and 18 were arrested late this morning near the scene. They tested positive for taking drugs,' he said. Jimmy said further investigation is ongoing under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code. In separate cases, police detained three men in the Ops Tapis carried out at Jalan Pantai and Kampung Puyut on Sunday. Jimmy said all three suspects were detained for possessing and drug abuse. Advertisement 'The first suspect, a local man aged 24 was detained for having 0.07 grammes of syabu while the second suspect, a 26-year-old Filipino was detained with 0.14 grammes of syabu. The second suspect also did not possess any identification document and tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. 'The third suspect, a 33-year-old local was detained for possessing 0.15 grammes of syabu and tested positive for taking drugs. Prior to his arrest, the suspect acting aggressively, attempted to escape from the police,' he said. Jimmy said all the suspects were currently in their custody and would apply for remand under Section 117 of Criminal Procedure Code for further investigation. Police urged members of Public to convey information on drug-related activities to assist in crime prevention efforts and to ensure safety of the community. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
