110kg of meth, ecstasy worth RM8.3mil seized from condo unit

In a significant drug bust in Kuala Lumpur, police have seized a staggering 110kg of ecstasy and methamphetamine, valued at approximately RM8.3 million. The arrest of a 36-year-old Vietnamese national, who holds a Canadian passport, during a raid on a condominium unit in Kuchai Lama on August 9 led to the discovery of the vast drug haul.

City police chief Fadil Marsus reported that the suspect, who has no criminal record, was apprehended along with several accomplices still at large. Authorities believe the suspect and his associates have been operating a drug syndicate since the beginning of the year, with the condominium serving as a drug storehouse and distribution center.

Fadil Marsus stated that intelligence operations are underway to track down the syndicate's suppliers and middlemen, suggesting the main supplier is believed to be operating outside of Kuala Lumpur. During the raid, police also impounded a vehicle. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which prescribes severe penalties, including the death penalty or a prison sentence of up to 30 years and at least 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction.