THE police have intercepted nearly 180 cases involving the sale of drugs and poisons on e-commerce platforms between 2023 and 2025.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department recorded 179 cases involving distribution through digital platforms, messaging applications and e-commerce sites during the period.
Syndicates often conceal drugs in parcels labelled as daily necessities or commercial goods.
“Suspects also typically use fake identities, providing invalid or incomplete names, phone numbers and addresses.”
To address the issue, Saifuddin said police have strengthened cooperation with courier and delivery service providers.
“We are looking at optimising technology, such as sender address verification, CCTV monitoring and the development of a high-risk user database.”
Saifuddin was responding to Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN–Tampin), who asked about the latest trends in drug distribution methods and the government’s measures to address the issue.
