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Cops detain 13 suspects at drug-fuelled private party in Johor

Wanted drug user, civil servant among detainees testing positive for meth

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 30 Aug 2021 11:12AM

Cops detain 13 suspects at drug-fuelled private party in Johor — Suspects aged between 17 and 27 at the drug party in Pangsapuri Medini, Johor, who have been detained – Iskandar Puteri police Facebook pic, August 30, 2021

by Khaw Chia Hui

ISKANDAR PUTERI – Thirteen individuals have been detained for being a part of a drug-fuelled private party in Pangsapuri Medini here in Johor.

Among those detained are two wanted individuals – a drug offence and a civil servant – as well as 11 of the rest who tested positive for methamphetamine.

The police also seized a set of speakers and laser stage lighting.

“Initial investigations showed the party organiser invited the suspects via WhatsApp to join for free. The party started last Saturday at 9pm and was expected to only end early yesterday morning,” said Iskandar Puteri district chief Dzulkhairi Mokhtar in a statement.

The suspects are aged between 17 and 27.

This case is being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and violating standard operating procedures under the National Recovery Plan. – The Vibes, August 30, 2021

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