Drug and scam syndicates busted, goldsmith hit a second time
KUALA LUMPUR: Major drug and scam syndicates, a corruption probe involving fertiliser supplies and a massive immigration crackdown were among the cases that kept enforcement agencies busy nationwide over the past week.
Over the past week, numerous high-profile criminal operations were thwarted by Malaysian law enforcement agencies. A massive drug laboratory worth an estimated RM2.4 billion was dismantled in Johor, with several suspects, including the mastermind, believed to be in custody. Simultaneously, Indonesian authorities arrested thirty Malaysians accused of running an online scam syndicate targeting fellow countrymen.
Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) continued its investigation into delayed fertilizer distribution to paddy farmers in Kedah. This led to the arrest of the managing director of a fertiliser supplier company, who was later remanded for four days. The investigation is focused on the supply and distribution of compound fertilizer known as Baja 3.
In Kuala Lumpur, authorities conducted a large-scale operation in Lebuh Pudu, detaining 472 foreigners suspected of immigration offences. This operation resulted in clashes between the detained individuals and law enforcement personnel, and several premises were found to be operating illegally, selling and storing unauthorised medicines.
Finally, the Immigration Department disrupted a syndicate involved in producing and supplying fraudulent e-PLKS passes to foreigners. Eleven Bangladeshi nationals were among those detained, accused of supplying fake employment passes to foreigners. The agency is actively pursuing other individuals suspected to be connected with this syndicate.
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