{
  "id": 14693966,
  "title": "Swimming coach nabbed in interstate drug busts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/swimming-coach-nabbed-in-interstate-drug-busts-14693966",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/15/swim-coach-nabbed-in-interstate-drug-busts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 27-year-old swimming coach has been arrested in Malaysia after police discovered MDMA and ketamine in his vehicle during separate enforcement actions in Melaka and Johor. The suspect, detained in Melaka, was found in possession of 27.5kg of MDMA and 3.7g of ketamine. Following his arrest, authorities conducted a raid in Johor Bahru where they uncovered various types of drugs and equipment used for packing and storing narcotics. The suspect tested positive for ketamine and was involved in the collection, packing, and handling of the drugs. Police are now investigating the origins and distribution of the drugs, as well as potential involvement of other suspects. The case is being handled under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and the suspect has been remanded for a week.",
  "summary": "The arrest of the suspect in Melaka led to a raid at a residential unit in Johor.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Swimming coach nabbed in interstate drug busts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/swimming-coach-nabbed-in-interstate-drug-busts",
        "published": "2026-10-15T11:50:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}