Two detained, RM3.3 mln drugs seized

KUCHING: Police detained two people suspected to be involved in drug pushing, and seized drugs estimated at RM3.3 million.

Acting Sarawak Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak revealed that the two individuals are syndicate members.

Police launched an operation at Kuching International Airport (KIA) following a tip off and seized 32,730 grammes of Erimin 5 pills believed to be for distribution domestically in Kuching.

“The operation was carried out on Sept 28 at KIA. The male suspects, aged 25 and 39, were arrested at the arrival hall.

“The police proceeded to inspect their belongings and found drugs estimated at RM3.3 million.

“The seized drugs could harm as many as 163,650 users,” he said during a press conference at the police headquarters this morning.

Moreover, the syndicate is believed to be active since August this year, and its method of operation is to supply drugs from Johor Bahru to Kuching by flight.

“Both suspects are being paid RM5,000 each for deliveries. We have also identified an individual who pay these men and we are tracking this individual,” said Saifullizan.

The 25-year-old suspect has three prior criminal records, with one involving drug, while the 39-year-old have two prior criminal records.

Only the 25-year-old suspect was tested positive for methamphetamine after a urine screening test.

Both were remanded under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code for the first time from Sept 30 to Oct 5, and then a second time for another two days.

Both suspects have been charged at the Magistrates’ Court in Kuching under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.