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Coordinated police operations in Bukit Mertajam have dismantled a drug trafficking operation, resulting in three arrests and the confiscation of narcotics alongside two smoke hand grenades.
Indonesian customs authorities have detained a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot at Jakarta airport after intercepting approximately 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy and crystal methamphetamine in his luggage. Investigators suspect he may be part of an international trafficking network.
Authorities in Bera arrested a suspected drug dealer carrying RM21,500 worth of narcotics. A subsequent search of his Felda Tembangau residence yielded nearly RM100,000 in cash, marking a significant haul in anti-trafficking operations.
Two Myanmar nationals were arrested in Gua Musang, Kelantan, during a police chase operation yesterday carrying 6,000 yaba pills estimated at RM60,000. The seizure highlights ongoing cross-border drug trafficking challenges in the northern region.
Kelantan police arrested two Myanmar nationals and seized 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000 following a brief vehicle pursuit in Gua Musang yesterday.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a significant drug smuggling network at KLIA, confiscating RM19.82 million worth of cannabis buds intended for European distribution. Seven suspects have been arrested following the coordinated enforcement operation.
A 19-year-old Malaysian faced arrest at Hong Kong International Airport on July 9 after authorities discovered 3kg of cannabis buds in his checked baggage, highlighting cross-border drug trafficking risks.
A 35-year-old tow truck worker has been arrested following the discovery of 6,000 yaba pills valued at RM60,000 in a vehicle during a police operation near Wakaf Bharu in Kelantan.
Police arrested 14 people including an actress known for a police television series during an enforcement operation at an unlicensed entertainment outlet in central Kuala Lumpur. The actress tested positive for three controlled substances.
Thai narcotics officials are investigating a transnational drug-smuggling operation after a flight attendant was detained in Melbourne with 900 grammes of heroin. Authorities believe she may have been duped by scammers connected to Golden Triangle syndicates.
Thai police have arrested a husband-and-wife team in Loei province as part of a widening investigation into an international heroin smuggling operation. The inquiry centres on a Thai Airways flight attendant detained in Melbourne with approximately one kilogramme of heroin.
Thai authorities have dismantled a cross-border drug trafficking operation, seizing 24.38kg of heroin hidden in five parcels of handicrafts, silk and coffee sachets bound for Australia and Taiwan. A Thai suspect coordinating from Australia has been identified.
A three-day anti-drug operation across Pahang resulted in 333 arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and vehicles totalling more than RM500,000, targeting known trafficking hotspots across all 11 districts.
Johor police have arrested a married couple following a major drug operation bust in Kulai, recovering controlled substances valued at RM3.59 million in what appears to be a significant blow to local trafficking networks.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers during a month-long operation in Narathiwat province, with authorities believing some have connections to Malaysian smuggling networks. The crackdown highlights rising cross-border trafficking threats.
Malaysian authorities have arrested 291 individuals, including a gang leader falsely claiming a 'Datuk' title, in a significant drug enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of narcotics valued at RM6.26 million.