Police nab two men ‘chauffeuring’ 690kg of ketum in Toyota Alphard on NSE
IPOH, Sept 29 — Two local men were arrested after allegedly possessing 690 kilogrammes of ketum leaves in a car at...
IPOH, September 29 — Local law enforcement apprehended two men who were allegedly transporting 690 kilograms of ketum leaves in a vehicle along the North-South Expressway, according to a statement from the Muallim district police chief. The two suspects, aged 21 and 31, were apprehended by a Highway Patrol team comprising personnel from Sectors 7 and 8, Northern Zone 4, and the JSPT at approximately 2 a.m. yesterday.
The suspects were believed to be distributors of ketum leaves in the local market. Upon inspecting the Toyota Alphard, authorities discovered 69 black plastic packages containing the suspected ketum leaves, weighing an estimated 690 kilograms and valued at around RM27,600. The vehicle and a remote-control key were seized for further investigation.
Preliminary checks revealed that the first suspect had one prior drug-related offense and five criminal convictions, while the second suspect had two drug-related offenses and one criminal record. Both suspects are currently detained and being held to aid the ongoing investigation under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952.
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