Three separate drug busts net RM3.44m in drugs, five arrests in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 1 — Penang police arrested five people, including a couple, and seized various types of drugs wor...
Penang police have made significant drug busts, seizing a total of RM3.44 million worth of narcotics and arresting five individuals in three separate operations between September 21 and 27. The Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) conducted raids in various locations, resulting in the seizure of 8.83 kg of heroin, 15.06 kg of MDMA powder, 5 litres of liquid MDMA, 182 ecstasy pills, and 70 g of ketamine.
The suspects, including a couple and a foreign woman, were linked to drug distribution syndicates and had been active in drug trafficking since July. All five suspects have been remanded for seven days for further investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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