MELAKA – Melaka police have arrested two men following the seizure of 15.87kg of syabu worth RM2.4 million during a crime-prevention patrol near SK Lereh here on Thursday.
State police chief Datuk Abdul Majid Mohd Ali said the first suspect, aged 39, was nabbed after he threw away a bag he was carrying as officers approached him.
“Initial investigations found 15 packages of drugs wrapped in Chinese tea packets and cash totalling RM3,400, believed to be proceeds from drug sales, in the bag,” he told the press at the state police contingent headquarters today.
He said this led to the arrest of the second suspect, aged 37, in Bukit Puchong, Subang, Selangor, and seizure of RM21,800 in cash about 4am yesterday.
The two suspects are cousins hailing from Selangor, he said.
He said police believe the duo obtained the drugs from a neighbouring country.
“The first suspect, who has six records, including five for drug offences, is remanded for seven days, starting (last) Friday, while the second suspect, who has no criminal record, is also remanded for seven days, starting yesterday.
“The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.” – Bernama, January 18, 2021
