Couple arrested with 3.2kg of MDMA labelled 'Pink Panther', 'Captain America'

A married couple from Muar, Johor, were arrested carrying over 3.2kg of MDMA along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin Highway near Merlimau on Friday. The 45-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were detained by Melaka police narcotics investigators, in collaboration with Jasin police Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department, according to Superintendent Lee Robert.

During the search of their Toyota Vellfire vehicle, police discovered MDMA packets labeled "Pink Panther" and "Captain America," possibly to deceive authorities, inside a box on the passenger seat. The vehicle was valued at RM100,000, and additional items including 26g of jewelry worth RM18,814 and RM2,800 were seized, making the total value of the arrest - RM617,714.

Both suspects worked in drug collection and distribution since October. Lee stated that the pair were intermediaries for a syndicate involved in delivering drug supplies across Melaka. Investigations are ongoing to trace the origin of the drugs, their final destinations, and the distribution network, as well as the possible involvement of other individuals.

Preliminary urine tests found both suspects drug-free, and they had no prior criminal or drug-related history. The couple have been held for six days under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which can result in the death penalty or life imprisonment, or at least 12 strokes of the rotan if the death penalty is not imposed.