JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean boat owner and his compatriot found in possession of cough medicines worth over RM75,000 in the Johor Straits have been arrested by the police.On the pretext of being out fishing on the Singapore-registered boat, the two allegedly hid five barrels containing black liquid believed to be cough medicine on the vessel, said Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat.
He said the Marine Police Region II had launched a special operation that led to the arrest at around 6pm on Tuesday.
