Brunei’s record 102kg syabu bust snares Malaysian suspect with two prior records

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — A Malaysian man, 46-year-old from Miri, was arrested by Brunei authorities while attempting to smuggle over 100kg of suspected syabu into the country via the Sungai Tujoh Control Post, located along the Brunei-Miri border, on October 31. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan disclosed that the suspect had two previous criminal records and was reportedly on his way to Sabah when apprehended.

The NCID received a tip from Brunei’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) about the arrest and the seizure of about 100kg of suspected syabu, valued at approximately RM5 million. Investigation revealed that the suspect was expected to travel through several checkpoints in Brunei before reaching Temburong, then proceed to re-enter Sarawak via the Labu-Mengkalap route and finally head to Sabah through Merapok-Sindumin.

The NCID aims to collaborate with Brunei's NCB to uncover the source of the drug supply and any potential ties to Malaysian syndicates. The arrested man was also found in possession of four Erimin 5 pills, RM1,180, SG$10, BN$10, 500 baht, two mobile phones, and a vehicle possibly used for the smuggling operation.