Man nabbed with RM170,000 worth of drugs at Tawau jetty


KOTA KINABALU: The Customs Department has nabbed a local man and seized over RM170,000 worth of methamphetamine (syabu) and ecstacy pills at the old CIQ jetty in Tawau.

Sabah Customs assistant director-general Datuk Mohd Nasir Deraman said in the 2.36pm raid on Tuesday (April 30), officials stopped a man who was bringing a huge box and acting suspiciously.

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

Police commission opens investigation into detainee’s death in custody
Three held to assist probe into fatal crash involving firefighter
Agriculture and Food Security Ministry stepping up prep for Super El Nino
Johor planning 70,000 new affordable homes from 2027 to 2030
Malaysia committed to delivering RM100mil reconstruction aid to Gaza, says Tok Mat
Two motorcyclists killed in three-vehicle crash
Bukit Jalil Bandar Madani to be developed in phases over 15 years
Northeast Monsoon: Bomba readies 25,000 firefighters to tackle over 3,600 flood hotspots
Warisan rejects DAP's blame-shifting claims over Pan Borneo
Schoolboy hit by car at pedestrian crossing

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read