230kg of ketum leaves worth RM6,900 seized by cops in Kuala Perlis


ARAU: A 54-year-old labourer was arrested for allegedly having 230kg of ketum leaves in his possession at Kampung Wai, Kuala Perlis here on Tuesday (Jan 12).

GOF Northern Brigade commander Senior Asst Comm Abdul Ghani Mohamad Ji said the suspect was detained by police during an integrated operation dubbed Ops Benteng that was meant to ensure the security at the borders of Malaysia-Thailand.

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