Spike in drug distribution via couriers in first half of 2026
Bukit Aman CID director Hussein Omar Khan says 57 cases were recorded in the first half of the year, close to the 65 cases reported in all of 2025.
Police in Malaysia have reported a sharp rise in drug distribution cases through courier services between January and June, 2026, according to Bukit Aman CID director Hussein Omar Khan. From January to June, 57 drug distribution cases involving couriers were recorded, nearly matching the 65 cases reported throughout all of 2025. Khan noted that this spike suggests courier services are increasingly preferred by drug syndicates for distribution, avoiding face-to-face dealings.
During the first half of the year, 16 arrests were made in connection with the 57 cases. Police seized 1,545.17 kilograms of drugs and 13,957.38 liters of illicit materials, including crystal methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana, ecstasy pills, liquid forms of heroin, MDMA, and cocaine, as well as ketum and ketum mixtures. The most prolific courier brands in these cases were international delivery services, express delivery couriers, and prominent logistics brands, each resulting in multiple arrests.
This surge in drug distribution via couriers indicates a significant shift in drug trafficking methods.
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