IPOH: Police arrested two men and seized about RM4,361 worth of drugs at a house in Jalan Sungai Nibong in Teluk Intan.
Hilir Perak OCPD Asst Comm Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the two men, aged 35 and 37, were believed to have been involved in distributing drugs like heroin and syabu.
ACP Dr Bakri said the arrests were made during an operation at the house, rented by one of the suspects, on Monday (May 19) at about noon.
"During the operation, the police also seized 104.17g of heroin, 8g of syabu and 42g of MDMA (ecstasy).
"Both suspects confessed to being involved in drug activities since their early 20s," he said in a statement.
"The first suspect tested positive for morphine, while the second suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.
"Both men also have a total of nine previous drug cases," he added.
ACP Dr Bakri said the drugs seized could be used by 308 people.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B, Section 39A(1), Section 12(2) and Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
"Those found guilty could face the death sentence or lifetime imprisonment and be whipped at least 12 times," he said.
"The police would like to remind the people not to be involved with drug distribution or abuse," he added.
