Trio arrested in drug raids, RM7,310 worth of drugs seized

KUCHING: Three locals were arrested in two separate operations here, with anti-narcotics police seizing suspected drugs worth RM7,310, including cannabis liquid valued at RM6,720.

The raids were conducted by the district Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) on Sunday (Oct 11).

Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the first raid at around 1.20pm led to the arrest of a 46-year-old local man at Kampung Bintawa Hilir, Petra Jaya.

A search of the suspect and his house uncovered 5.40g of suspected methamphetamine worth an estimated RM590.

His urine screening test returned positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, although background checks found that he had no prior criminal record.

“In the second raid at around 5pm, police arrested a 24-year-old local man and a 23-year-old local woman along Jalan Tun Jugah.

“The raid led to the seizure of 35ml of suspected cannabis liquid worth RM6,720.

“Both suspects tested negative for drugs in urine screening tests, and neither had a prior criminal record,” he said.

The seized straw tubes containing suspected methamphetamine worth RM590.

All three suspects were remanded for two days until Oct 14 to facilitate investigations.

Both cases are being investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a jail term of up to five years and whipping of up to nine strokes, upon conviction.

Alexson said police would not compromise with anyone involved in drug distribution and urged the public to share information on drug-related activities.

Information can be channelled to Bukit Aman NCID hotline at 012-2087222 or Sarawak NCID hotline at 017-5929211.