Three held as police bust drug stash houses in Senai, seize pistol, RM51,000
JOHOR BARU: A drug syndicate that allegedly turned two illegally built houses in Senai into stash houses was busted with the arrest of three suspects, including an 18-year-old woman believed to have managed its finances.
Johor police have apprehended three individuals linked to a drug syndicate that allegedly operated from two illegally constructed houses in Senai. The bust occurred during raids on September 11 in Kampung Sepakat Baru, Kulai, where police seized a pistol, ammunition, and various controlled substances. Among the arrests was an 18-year-old woman believed to be managing the syndicate's finances.
Authorities seized an additional 150 grams of methamphetamine, 10 grams of heroin, and 57 grams of cannabis from the properties. The total drug haul, weighing 278 grams, was estimated to be worth RM11,401. Police also confiscated a Mercedes C180, a lorry, two motorcycles, RM51,000, and jewelry worth RM22,788. Preliminary checks found the pistol to be genuine, with no prior records of criminal activity.
The suspects, who have drug-related records, were remanded until September 21 for further investigation.
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