KAJANG: Police have seized various drugs worth about RM7.5mil after busting a drug processing and distribution syndicate believed to be operating under the guise of a security company. The operation involved nine raids conducted in Cheras and Kajang, Selangor, on Wednesday (June 5).
Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said 17 individuals, aged 18 to 50, including 10 locals (nine men and one woman), were arrested between 1.10pm and 9.30pm during raids carried out at several terraced houses and apartment units.
As a result of the intelligence, police managed to dismantle the drug processing and storage facilities, seizing various types of drugs, including 526.75kg of meth oil (to produce 211kg of syabu), 10,000 Erimin 5 pills, and 1.11kg of MDMA powder.
"Also seized in this operation were 28.8kg of ephedrine, various types of chemical liquids and powders for drug production, as well as equipment believed to be used to process heroin, ketamine, and syabu," he said in a press conference at the Semenyih police station on Monday (June 10).
The syndicate, which had been operating since the beginning of this year, was led by a 39-year-old local man and consists of seven foreigners, including a woman. It uses courier services to distribute drugs in the local market, especially around the Klang Valley area.
Khaw said the case was being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and all suspects have been remanded for seven days, from June 6, to assist the investigation.
In addition, action was taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 to seize properties belonging to syndicate members, with an estimated value of RM1.1mil.
"The seized assets include eight vehicles, such as a Honda HRV, BMW, Toyota Hilux, and Honda Civic, as well as a Honda EX5 motorcycle. Approximately RM158,000 in cash and various types of jewellery were also seized," he said.
Despite the arrest of the syndicate leader, police were still tracking down the syndicate's network, which remains at large, especially among the suppliers.
"People with information about this syndicate are urged to pass it on to the police by calling the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222 to help with the investigation," he said. – Bernama
