PJ cops smash syndicate selling drugs packed in bogus boarding passes

PETALING JAYA: A syndicate, which distributes its drugs in packaging mimicking flight boarding passes was busted following a raid on an apartment in Sungai Way.

The syndicate, which caters to individuals and entertainment outlets, also packed their drugs in packets with logos of superheroes.

It is learnt that each 105g packet cost had a street value of RM150 while in clubs it would cost RM250.

Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Ja'a'far@Ismail said a team from the district police headquarters raided a luxury apartment in Sungai Way and detained a 26-year-old man, believed to be the syndicate's mastermind at about 10.40pm on Feb 23.

"We discovered a box filled with packets of drugs.

"We seized 5kg of ecstasy powder, 405.23g of ecstasy pills, 73g of ketamine and 80g of Erimin 5 pills.

"We also seized various equipment used to process drugs including five blenders and two weighing machines.

"The drugs seized were worth RM406,309," he told a press conference at the PJ police headquarters on Thursday (Feb 29).

Other items including RM320 cash and an iPad were also seized, he added.

"The drugs seized could have been supplied to 5,081 addicts," he said.

ACP Shahrulnizam said the syndicate has been operating for about two years catering for the Klang Valley market, including entertainment outlets.

"The suspect tested positive for drugs and he has also been remanded for further investigation," he said.

It is learnt that the drugs would be mixed with fruit flavouring powder before it is packed and distributed to clubs.

"Packing the drugs in such a way especially in packets mimicking flight boarding passes is definitely a new modus operandi.

"It is the latest way the syndicate is using to evade detection," ACP Shahrulnizam said.

ACP Shahrulnizam said the police are still tracking down another syndicate member, who is still at large.

"The police will also investigate the source of the supply of drugs," he said.

"We will continue to go all out in the war on drugs.

"We urge those with information on any crime including drug-related activities to contact the nearest police station," he said.