Cops seize RM37.5mil drugs smuggled through KLIA
Selangor police say foreign nationals, who were among 12 suspects held in the first half of August, were believed to have been recruited as drug mules.
In a major drug bust, Selangor police seized approximately 600kg of drugs with an estimated street value of RM37.5 million during a series of raids in the first half of August. Chief Shazeli Kahar revealed that 12 suspects, aged between 22 and 54, were arrested, including foreign nationals who were allegedly recruited as drug mules through deceptive job offers on WhatsApp and Telegram.
The suspects, believed to have been deceived into believing the luggage contained legitimate goods, were ultimately apprehended for their involvement in smuggling a significant quantity of drugs through Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The drugs seized included cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. Police also recovered two vehicles and RM2,704 in cash.
Three suspects have been charged under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, while two others were charged under the Immigration Act 1959/63. One suspect was released due to insufficient evidence.
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