KAJANG, June 10 — Police seized various drugs worth about RM7.5 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, on Wednesday (June 5).
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.
As a result of the intelligence, the police managed to dismantle the drug processing and storage and seized various types of drugs, including 526.75kg of meth oil (to produce 211kg of syabu), 10,000 Erimin 5 pills, and 1.11kg 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 during a press conference at the Semenyih police station today.
The syndicate, which has been operating since the beginning of this year, was led by a 39-year-old local man and consists of seven foreigners, including a woman. It is believed to have used courier services to distribute drugs in the local market, especially around the Klang Valley area.
Khaw said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and all suspects were remanded for seven days from Thursday (June 6) to assist in the investigation.
In addition, action was also taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 for the seized properties of syndicate members, which were estimated to be worth RM1.1 million.
“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 RM158,000 in cash, as well as various types of jewellery,” he said.
Although the syndicate leader was arrested, the police are still tracking down the syndicate's network, which was still at large, especially from among the suppliers.
“People with information about this syndicate are urged to pass it on to the police, by calling the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222, to help with the investigation,” Khaw said.
— Bernama
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Several of the equipment and ingredients used to manufacture and process drugs, seen during a press conference at the Semenyih police station on June 10, 2024. The items were seized during a series of raids in Cheras and in Kajang on June 5. — Picture by BERNAMA[/caption]
