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 — Two men aged 21 and 31 were apprehended by police after allegedly transporting 690 kilograms of ketum leaves in a car on the North-South Expressway, according to Muallim district police chief Supt Khalid Mohamad. The suspects were apprehended by a team from the Highway Patrol Sectors 7 and 8, Northern Zone 4, and the JSPT at approximately 2 am.
Police believe the two men were involved in supplying ketum leaves to the local market. An inspection of the Toyota Alphard revealed 69 black plastic packages containing suspected ketum leaves, estimated to weigh 690 kilograms and have an estimated market value of RM27,600. The vehicle and a remote-control key were seized for further investigation.
Preliminary checks found that the first suspect had a prior drug-related record and five criminal records, while the second suspect had two drug-related records and one criminal record. Both suspects are currently detained to assist with the ongoing investigation under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952.
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