SHAH ALAM: Two drug-distribution rings have been busted following the seizure of almost RM15mil in marijuana buds.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar, speaking at a press conference at the contingent headquarters here on Tuesday (April 28), said the two rings were dismantled after operations conducted from April 21 to 23.
The first case involved a local woman who was arrested in Negri Sembilan on April 21.
After her arrest and interrogation, she led police to a house in Bandar Sri Sendayan, where they found sacks of drugs.
"Further inspection at the premises uncovered 18 sacks containing 289 plastic packages filled with compressed chunks suspected to be marijuana buds, with an estimated weight of 153.7kg. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM12.3mil."
"The suspect is 34 years old and unemployed. Initial urine screening tested negative for drugs, and she has no prior criminal records."
“She has also been remanded for seven days,” he said.
On April 23, a second operation led police to identify suspicious luggage at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
“A police team then arrested a foreign female suspect who owned the luggage, within the terminal area."
"Further inspection of both bags led to the discovery of 60 plastic packages containing compressed chunks suspected to be marijuana buds, with an estimated weight of 30kg. The total value of this seizure is estimated at RM2.4mil."
"The suspect is 24 years old and works as a restaurant assistant in her home country. Initial urine screening found her negative for drugs, and she has no prior record in Malaysia,” he said, adding that the woman was in transit at the time of her arrest.
In total, the police seized 183.7kg of marijuana buds from the two operations, with an estimated value of RM14.7mil.
"These arrests and seizures prove the existence of large-scale, well-organised drug-trafficking syndicates that pose a serious threat to society."
"The public is reminded not to become drug mules by accepting offers to carry luggage or items belonging to others without knowing their contents. Do not be easily deceived by promises of high payment, as such actions can lead to serious legal consequences."
"All parties are also urged to stay away from any involvement in drug-related activities and to channel information to the police,” he said.
