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A 42-year-old man was arrested and over 1kg of heroin worth RM10,128 was seized during a police narcotics operation in Simpang Renggam early this morning, authorities confirmed.
Johor police have dismantled a significant drug distribution operation following the discovery of nearly 97kg of narcotics valued at RM8.49 million stored in a Masai apartment. Two individuals have been detained for questioning.
Johor police have apprehended two additional men in connection with a homicide investigation following the discovery of a body bound in netting in Sungai Tanjung, Parit Raja on Sunday.
Johor police have dismantled a major drug-laced vaping operation following coordinated raids across the state. The syndicate, dealing in narcotics-infused cartridges valued at RM10.68 million, had seven members apprehended during simultaneous operations.
Police in Johor Bahru have reclassified the death of an 18-month-old boy as murder following a protracted three-year investigation. The child's biological father has been identified as the primary suspect and will face charges.
Johor police have dismantled an illegal bitcoin mining ring that tapped into Tenaga Nasional Bhd power supplies without authorisation. The operation netted 71 mining units and three arrests across coordinated raids.
Johor police have dismantled a significant methamphetamine distribution network, seizing drugs valued at RM3.04 million and apprehending eight individuals, including a school dropout employed as a courier.