Customs foils attempt to smuggle RM13.48mil of ketamine at KLIA


NILAI: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department foiled a syndicate's attempt to smuggle 245kg of ketamine, with an estimate value of RM13.48mil, hidden along with various types of nuts at the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang on July 4.

Customs director-general Datuk Zazuli Johan said a team from the Narcotics Branch had seized 49 plastic packages containing crystals believed to be ketamine at KLIA Air Cargo Complex, at about 11pm on that day.

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