Perak cops nab four, seize RM440,000 worth of drugs following tip-off

IPOH: A drug bust operation in Tanjung Piandang, Kerian, resulted in the seizure of drugs worth over RM440,000 and the arrest of four individuals. Perak police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri revealed that acting on a tip-off, the police apprehended four suspects ranging from 19 to 41 years of age after stopping a car along Jalan Ban around 10 am on August 31. Upon inspecting the vehicle, drugs weighing 5,462g believed to be ganja with an estimated value of RM17,000 were discovered. Furthermore, a follow-up search of the area yielded a bag containing WY (yaba) pills weighing 6,416g and methamphetamine weighing 2,084g, amounting to approximately RM423,500, at around 3.30 pm.

The arrested individuals were tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and methamphetamine, and it was also discovered that they had previous criminal records, as stated by Comm Mohd Yusri. These suspects were believed to have been actively involved in drug trafficking since June. The confiscated drugs were intended for distribution within Perak and could potentially impact 47,000 individuals.

All four suspects will be detained for seven days until September 7 to aid investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Comm Mohd Yusri acknowledged the operation’s success, attributing it to the continued cooperation from the public. He urged citizens to report any information related to drug abuse so that appropriate actions can be taken to eliminate this crime within the state.