Datuk, wife among nine nabbed over involvement in international drug trafficking ring


BATU PAHAT (Bernama): A businessman, with the title Datuk and his wife, were among nine individuals arrested by the police in raids conducted in Johor and Selangor on April 7 and 8 for alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking syndicate.

Bukit Aman Narcotic Criminal Investigation deputy director (Intelligence and Operation) Zainudin Ahmad said the police also seized 12.24kg syabu, 6.61kg ecstasy pills and 420gm ketamine, as well as three luxury vehicles and jewellery, all worth RM1.39mil.

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