{
  "id": 16879488,
  "title": "KL cops cripple 3 drug trafficking syndicates, 23 nabbed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/kl-cops-cripple-3-drug-trafficking-syndicates-23-nabbed-16879488",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T09:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/28/kl-cops-cripple-3-drug-trafficking-syndicates-23-nabbed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus announced the dismantling of three drug trafficking syndicates in the city and Ampang, resulting in the arrest of 23 suspects, including six foreigners. The operation, conducted last week, led to the seizure of drugs valued at RM2.15 million, primarily MDMA, as well as ketamine, ecstasy, and Erimin 5 pills. Authorities also confiscated six vehicles and RM5,066 in cash. The drugs were allegedly intended for distribution to approximately 1.31 million addicts. The syndicates are believed to have operated from a high-end condominium, moving between apartments to deliver the drugs to their customers via WhatsApp. Six Malaysian suspects had criminal records, while the five foreigners entered the country using social passes, with one lacking a valid visitation pass. Police are investigating the case under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, anticipating additional arrests.",
  "summary": "Police also seized drugs estimated to be worth RM2.15 million in street value.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}