KOTA KINABALU: Police are on the hunt for six individuals suspected of drug trafficking in Sandakan and Tawau, with investigations underway under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 — an offence punishable by death or life imprisonment with whipping.
The suspects, some of whom are foreign nationals, were last known to reside in Sandakan, Menumbok, and Pulau Sebatik, and are believed to be linked to active trafficking networks.
Sandakan OCPD Asst Comm Ahsmon Bajah pleaded for public cooperation to help trace the suspects, noting that community involvement has proven crucial in previous cases.
“I’m sure there are members of the public who, like us, want Sandakan to be a safer and better place,” he said at a press conference on Thursday (April 24).
“If you love Sabah, and if you love Sandakan, please come forward and share any information with us. I assure you, the identity of all informants will be kept strictly confidential.”
He also issued a stern warning against harbouring any of the suspects.
“Please, do not let anyone among us attempt to protect or shield these individuals. Doing so will only harm the community,” he said.
To make reporting easier, police have introduced a QR code system available on IPD Sandakan’s official social media platforms, allowing members of the public to send tip-offs quickly and anonymously.
Information can also be submitted via the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) app, which is accessible nationwide.
Police said they remain committed to dismantling drug networks and ensuring Sandakan does not become a base for narcotics activity.
