SEREMBAN: Police have busted an illegal drug processing lab in Nilai near here and seized some 2.1kg of drugs, jewellery, luxury items and cash that is collectively worth some RM3.2mil.
State police chief Dep Comm Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said police also detained five suspects, including three foreigners aged between 27 and 38 years, in the raid carried out on Feb 17.
He said police seized 2.1kg of cocaine worth almost RM430,000, chemicals and electrical equipment believed to be used to process drugs, among other things.
"My men also seized four cars, some RM67,000, foreign currencies worth almost RM30,000 as well as jewellery and watches worth almost RM480,000.
"One of the local suspects tested positive for methamphetamine abuse while one foreigner was under the influence of benzos," he said in a statement on Thursday (Feb 20).
DCP Ahmad Dzaffir said checks showed that two of the suspects also had prior cases related to crime and drugs.
Police, he said, have obtained a court order to remand the suspects for seven days until Feb 24.
The case is being probed under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 39B of the same legislation.
"The police remain committed in combating drug trafficking and distribution activities to ensure society is free from the scourge.
"We also hope the members of the public will continue to provide us with information related to such activities," he added.
