Police arrest two trafficking syndicate members, seize drugs worth RM2.35mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested two members of a drug trafficking syndicate and seized Erimin 5 pills, valued at approximately RM2.35mil, during Ops Landseer in the capital and Johor last Thursday (Aug 22).

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin said that intelligence gathered led to the interception of a car at a condominium in Jalan Klang Lama.

A 57-year-old man was detained, and the 23.5kgs of Erimin 5 pills found in the car were seized, he added.

“Following the arrest, a house in Tangkak, Johor was raided, where we detained another syndicate member, a 45-year-old man.

“Initial investigations revealed that the syndicate used rental cars to distribute drugs at entertainment outlets around the Klang Valley and Johor,” he said in a statement on Saturday (Aug 24).

Both suspects, who are believed to be active since the beginning of 2024, tested positive for methamphetamine and have prior criminal records.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, and the suspects have been remanded for seven days, until Aug 29, to facilitate the investigation.

“Action will also be taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988. Two vehicles, valued at approximately RM41,800 were also seized,” he said.

He added that the NCID will conduct further investigations to locate other syndicate members believed to be at large.

“The NCID is committed to combating the nation’s number one enemy and hopes the public will continue to provide information regarding drug trafficking activities through the NCID Hotline at 012-208 7222,” he said. – Bernama