KUCHING (Bernama): Police have arrested two 26-year-old male suspects and seized various types of drugs worth MYR426,600 in two separate operations in Miri recently.
“The drugs seized from the first suspect are estimated to be worth MYR152,700,” he told a press conference at the Sarawak Police Contingent headquarters on Wednesday.
Mancha disclosed that the suspect was tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
“The suspect also has four criminal records under Section 39B and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 as well as Section 4(1)(c) and Section 4B(a) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953,” he said.
“The suspect was found with a suitcase containing 8,300g of drugs suspected to be syabu which are estimated to be worth MYR273,900,” he added.
He said police also seized a car valued at MYR11,800 owned by the suspect.
Mancha revealed that the suspect also tested positive for methamphetamine, and has a criminal record under Section 15(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
“The modus operandi of this case was that the suspect would bring in the drugs from Peninsular Malaysia to Miri via air route and would receive a payment of MYR8,000 for the delivery.
“The suspect was instructed to bring the drugs to Sabah. All flights and accommodations were arranged by the syndicate,” he said, adding that the suspect is currently under remand until Jan 22.
Mancha said the drugs that were seized from both suspects were enough to cater to 84,597 drug users.
