KAJANG (BERNAMA) – Police seized various drugs worth about MYR7.5 million after busting a drug processing and distribution syndicate, believed to be hiding behind a security company, through nine raids carried out in Cheras and Kajang, Selangor in Malaysia last Wednesday.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) Director Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said 17 individuals, aged 18 to 50, including 10 locals (nine men and one woman) were arrested between 1.10pm and 9.30pm, in raids carried out at several terraced houses and apartment units.
He said as a result of the intelligence, police managed to dismantle the drug processing and storage, and seized various types of drugs, including 526.75 kilogrammes (kg) of meth oil (to produce 211kg of syabu); 10,000 Erimin 5 pills and 1.11 kg of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) powder.
“Also seized in this operation were 28.8kg of ephedrine; various types of chemical liquid and powder for drug production; as well as various equipment believed to be used to process heroin, ketamine and syabu,” he said, in a press conference at the Semenyih police station in Kajang yesterday .
He said that the syndicate, which has been operating since the beginning of this year, is led by a 39-year-old local man, and consists of seven foreigners, including a woman, and it uses courier services to distribute drugs in the local market, especially around the Klang Valley area.
Khaw also said properties of syndicate members, with an estimated value of MYR1.1 million, were also seized.
“The seized assets are eight vehicles; including a Honda HRV, BMW, Toyota Hilux and Honda Civic; as well as a Honda EX5 motorcycle.
“Also seized was approximately MYR158,000 in cash, as well as various types of jewellery,” he said.
He said even though the syndicate leader was arrested, police are still tracking down the syndicate’s network, which was still at large, especially from among the suppliers.
