KL cops cripple 3 drug trafficking syndicates, 23 nabbed

Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus announced that his force has dismantled three drug trafficking syndicates operating in Kuala Lumpur and Ampang. A press conference revealed that the police seized drugs estimated to be worth RM2.15 million in street value. The chief stated that 23 suspects, including six foreigners aged between 21 and 40, were arrested during the operation last week.

Fadil said the drugs were intended to be distributed to around 1.31 million addicts. The substances seized primarily comprised MDMA, with additional quantities of ketamine, ecstasy, and Erimin 5 pills apprehended. The suspect's hideout was a high-end condominium where they stored and distributed the drugs, using WhatsApp to communicate with buyers.

Police believe the three syndicates may be interconnected. Among the arrested, six Malaysian suspects had prior criminal records, while the five foreigners had entered the country using social passes, and the sixth foreigner lacked a valid visitation pass. Investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act for trafficking are currently underway.