Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Kelantan police have arrested 14,460 drug-related suspects in the first six months of 2024, as part of intensified enforcement against narcotics trafficking and consumption in the east coast state.
An intensified police operation at Kuala Lumpur International Airport has resulted in the arrest of 13 suspected drug couriers and the seizure of cannabis and cocaine valued at RM21.26 million.
Three men aged between 16 and 32 were arrested after police discovered bottles of ketum water during a vehicle inspection as they travelled to an event in Gong Badak.
Terengganu police have arrested three individuals, one aged just 16, in connection with the alleged open sale of ketum water at a rest and relaxation area. The arrests highlight growing concerns over drug-like substances in Malaysia.
Police have arrested a suspended officer believed to head a methamphetamine trafficking network following raids that netted RM21.3 million in drugs across multiple locations in Kuala Lumpur.
Police have detained two express bus drivers following a drug enforcement operation at Gua Musang Rest and Relaxation Area. Officers discovered methamphetamine concealed behind the driver's seat, prompting the arrests on suspicion of possession with intent to distribute.
Pahang authorities arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered RM21,500 worth of narcotics, followed by seizure of nearly RM100,000 in cash during a subsequent house search in Felda Tembangau.
A 34-year-old Penang scrap goods trader has been charged with trafficking 4,625 grams of heroin in George Town magistrate's court, signalling renewed enforcement operations against drug dealers in the northern state.
Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested 49 individuals, including four foreign nationals, for trafficking etomidate—a surgical anaesthetic—hidden in e-cigarettes. The operation uncovered a sophisticated distribution network supplying drug-laced pods to bars and venues frequenting young people.
Penang police have arrested a man and seized 3.1 kilograms of MDMA valued at RM470,000 during a raid in Teluk Air Tawar on Sunday.
Police arrested five suspects during organised crime enforcement operations in Gombak, including a man with six previous drug-related convictions. The raids targeted suspected criminal networks operating in the region.
A coordinated drug-testing operation across Johor from July 1-10 identified 16 commercial and public transport drivers testing positive for narcotics, with methamphetamine being the most common substance detected.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two individuals following the discovery of 2,000 yaba tablets worth RM20,000 at a food court car park in Pasir Puteh, intensifying the crackdown on synthetic drug trafficking.
Customs officers at Phuket International Airport arrested two women carrying 32kg of cannabis flowers in their luggage on the same day, in separate incidents at the departures terminal.
Malaysian authorities have seized 718.43kg of vape products containing prohibited substances since 2023, resulting in 585 arrests across 400 cases. The Home Ministry warns of an alarming trend targeting young people through digital channels.
A television actress known for appearing in police dramas was detained and subsequently released on police bail after authorities conducted an enforcement operation at an unlicensed entertainment venue in central Kuala Lumpur.
Police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking syndicate operating in Perlis, with three arrests and the recovery of RM34.31 million in liquid drugs marking one of the region's largest seizures.
Authorities detained 14 individuals, including an actress known for a police drama series, during a raid on an illegal entertainment establishment in central Kuala Lumpur. One detainee tested positive for multiple drugs.
Authorities arrested a timber lorry driver at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur after he tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis during a drug screening operation. A second individual was also detained in the enforcement action.
A Singaporean national and his two sons have been cleared of cannabis trafficking and cultivation charges. However, their relief is tempered by immediate detention by Malaysian immigration authorities upon their release.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up its fight against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine and fentanyl, revealing 238,704 arrests nationwide between 2023 and June 2026 for drug-related offences.
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Pahang law enforcement officers have apprehended a husband-and-wife team alleged to be part of an East Coast drug distribution network, recovering narcotics valued at RM728,000 in a significant enforcement action.
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Malaysian police have arrested 135 drivers suspected of operating vehicles under the influence of drugs during a three-month enforcement operation. Commercial motorists accounted for nearly 90 percent of those detained.
A three-day anti-drug operation across Pahang has resulted in 333 arrests and the seizure of illicit drugs, cash and vehicles valued at over RM500,000 as authorities intensify efforts against trafficking networks.
Malaysian police have arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of operating heavy vehicles under the influence of drugs. The arrests emerged from a three-month enforcement push nationwide.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has arrested two brothers following the interception of a substantial drug shipment valued at RM6.95 million near Tanjung Piai in Johor, marking a significant victory in maritime drug enforcement.
A doctor in Singapore has been found guilty of consuming MDMA following a police raid on a hotel villa party in Sentosa in August 2023. The 36-year-old and an acquaintance were convicted despite claiming their drinks were spiked.