AN Indonesian university graduate who arrived in Malaysia barely a week ago in search of employment was arrested after allegedly agreeing to become a drug mule for RM6,000 per delivery.
The man, in his 20s, was detained at the Port Dickson Passenger Ferry Terminal departure area at 9.45am last Wednesday while carrying a modified black suitcase containing 5.098kg of methamphetamine.
A subsequent raid on a condominium in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, led to the seizure of another 4.14kg of the same drug.
Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said investigations revealed that the suspect had recently graduated in Islamic and Arabic Studies from a higher education institution in Aceh before arriving in Malaysia on Nov 4 to look for work.
“The suspect was carrying a suitcase containing clothes and personal belongings and was believed to be travelling home to Tanjung Balai, Indonesia.
“However, an inspection found that the suitcase had been modified with a concealed compartment to store drugs,” he told a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters here today.
Alzafny said the suspect had searched for employment through social media and acquaintances before being contacted by a fellow Indonesian man who is still being sought by police.
The man allegedly offered him a choice between working at an eatery or transporting drugs from Malaysia to Indonesia for 30 million rupiah (RM6,000) per delivery.
“We believe that after completing the first delivery, he would have returned to Malaysia to transport a second suitcase. However, the plan was foiled when he was arrested by the authorities,” he said.
Investigations also found that the suspect was allegedly offered accommodation at the condominium in Cheras during his stay in Malaysia.
In total, police seized 12 packages containing 9.238kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of RM476,180, in the two operations. - November 13, 2026
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