The man was arrested on suspicion of selling tap water.

MUKAH, Oct 14: A 53-year-old local man was arrested by police on suspicion of selling tap water during a raid on an unnumbered house in Petanak Village here last evening.

Director General of Police, DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said that the operation was carried out by a team of members of the Investigative Division of Narcotic Crime of IPD Mukah at about 6:45 pm.

"The investigation found that the suspect handed over a plastic bottle of lucinar containing a green fluid suspected of causing contamination with an estimated volume of 2,700 milliliters.

"An initial investigation found the suspect claimed to have been engaged in dry water sales activities since October 2025", he said in a statement today.

He said the suspect also informed that supply of ketum leaves was obtained from Kampung Ensengei, Simunjan, and last sold two bottles of ketum water at about 3pm on the day of the incident.

"Suspect was taken to the IPD Narcotics Office for further action. Early screening found the suspect negative for drugs.

"The case is being investigated under Section 30 (3) of the Poison Act 1952. The suspect is currently being held in the lobby of Mukah Police Headquarters to assist with further investigation", he said.

Mukh District Police confirmed that enforcement action will be continued to curb illegal drug sales in the district.