425 Malaysian drug mules detained abroad since 2013


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 23 Dec 2018

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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 425 Malaysian drug mules have been detained by the authorities in 19 countries since 2013 until October this year, said the police.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) principal assistant director SAC Zulkifli Ali said Singapore recorded the highest number of Malaysian drug mules, with 175 people were languishing in its prisons.

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