Teacher arrested for marijuana possession

PETALING JAYA: A 40-year-old teacher was arrested for possessing 210g of cannabis worth RM6,300 in Damansara Damai.

Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Ja'afar said the suspect was detained at about 6.45pm on Tuesday (Nov 26).

"He also tested positive for the drug," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Nov 27).

He added that the suspect had no prior criminal record.

"He has been remanded until Sunday (Dec 1). We are investigating whether the drugs were for his own use or for distribution," he said.

ACP Shahrulnizam said the case is classified under Section 39B Of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

"We advise those with information on drug abuse to contact PJ police hotline at 03-79662267 or any nearest police station," he said.