Cops seize drugs worth RM19mil in Padang Besar


KANGAR: Police here scored a major drug bust with the seizure of 528 kilogrammes of methamphetamine valued at RM19mil in a Federal Reserve Forest area in Padang Besar on Jan 10.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director, Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said the discovery of the drugs in the forest reserve resulted from the investigation of a 35-year-old man who was arrested on the same date through police surveillance.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Johor govt to allocate RM150,000 annually to preserve 24 Festive Drums
Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for seven states, KL until 9pm
Biker crashes into roadblock, breaks cop’s arm
MCA to tighten KPIs in councillor selection, says Dr Wee
Illegal clinics raided, unregistered medicines seized in Lebuh Pudu
Captain Zainol remembered for devotion to family and service
Nepalese man found hanging from tree in Perak
KL Wholesale Market worker stabbed
Body found in barrel filled with cement in Alor Gajah
Haze: Unhealthy air quality reported in five areas as at 4pm on Sept 13

Others Also Read