GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Anti-Narcotics department has crippled a drug trafficking syndicate and seized various drugs worth RM980,875 in two raids in George Town and Seberang Prai.
State police chief Commissioner Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the department also arrested six suspects between the ages of 34 and 53 and seized vehicles worth RM274,550.
"In the first raid in George Town on Feb 17, the police seized various drugs such as 'pil kuda', psychotropic pills and syabu and arrested two men and a woman, aged between 34 and 47," said Comm Mohd Shuhaily in a press conference at the Penang police contingent headquarters here on Friday (Feb 18).
"We also seized three vehicles worth RM82,550 and a urine test on the suspects showed negative and they did not have any criminal records.
"Our investigations showed that the syndicate had been active since March 2021 and the drugs were for the local market and could be used by 108,650 drug addicts.
Comm Mohd Shuhaily said in the second raid at an area in Central Seberang Prai, police seized ganja worth RM2,375 and arrested three men between the ages of 39 and 53.
He said police also seized vehicles worth RM192,000 and the urine test on the suspects showed positive and they had police records for drug-related offences.
"The syndicate has been active since mid-last year and the drugs could be used by 1,900 drug addicts," he said.
All suspects have been remanded for seven days from Feb 17 to Feb 23 and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 where if convicted could face death or life imprisonment.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
