ALOR SETAR: Marine police have seized over 107kg of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth more than RM3.5mil, after intercepting a boat near Pulau Lima, Langkawi.
Marine police Region One Commander Asst Comm Rusley Che Ari, based in Batu Uban, Penang, said that the seizure was made in a special operation on Monday (Dec 2) after intelligence had indicated drug smuggling activities in the waters of Penang and Langkawi.
"The operation, which involved two officers and 32 personnel with six patrol boats, intercepted the vessel at 11pm. However, two suspects on board jumped into the sea and are still at large," he said.
"Further investigation uncovered 102 yellow packages containing transparent plastic bags filled with compressed clear crystal chunks suspected to be methamphetamine. The total weight was about 107.581kg and the street value was over RM3.5mil," he said on Friday (Dec 6).
He added that the boat, valued at over RM200,000, was confiscated.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
ACP Rusley emphasised that marine police will continue to intensify patrols, operations and intelligence efforts to combat smuggling activities, ensuring the nation’s security against harmful elements.
He urged members of the public with information about illegal maritime activities to contact the Langkawi Marine Police Operations Centre hotline at 04-966 8687, the Langkawi district police headquarters at 04-966 6222, or any nearby police station. – Bernama
