Police raid in Kampung Bukit Rangin unveils ketum leaves stockpile, 187.5kg seized
KUANTAN, Aug 18 — Police arrested a married couple suspected of processing and selling ketum water at a house in K...
Kuantan police executed a raid on a house in Kampung Bukit Rangin on Sunday, apprehending a married couple suspected of manufacturing and selling ketum water. During the operation, which began around 4 pm, authorities seized ketum leaves and related items valued at RM15,745.
The 52-year-old and 62-year-old suspects were identified following a tip-off from the public. Police uncovered evidence showing the couple had been producing and peddling ketum water, an estimated 300 kg per week, with each 250-gramme packet priced at RM40.
The investigation revealed that the illicit operation had been ongoing for over a month. Both suspects will be detained for four days under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952.
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