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.
ACP Rusley Chi Ari, the PPM Region One Commander based in Batu Uban, Penang, said the seizure was made in a special operation conducted by PPM Region One last Monday based on intelligence about drug smuggling activities in the waters of Penang and Langkawi.
“The operation, involving two officers and 32 personnel with six patrol boats, intercepted the vessel at 11pm. However, two suspects onboard jumped into the sea and remain at large.
“Further investigation uncovered 102 yellow packages containing transparent plastic bags filled with compressed clear crystal chunks suspected to be methamphetamine, weighing about 107.581kg and having a street value of over RM3.5mil,” he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.
He said the boat, valued at over RM200,000, was confiscated and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
ACP Rusley added that the marine police will continue to intensify patrols, operations and intelligence efforts to combat smuggling activities.
“Members of the public with information about illegal maritime activities are urged to contact the Langkawi Marine Police Operations Centre hotline at 04-966 8687, the Langkawi district police headquarters at 04-966 6222, or any nearest police station,” he said.
