SEPANG, May 31 — Police apprehended two local men at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 and seized 38.8kg of syabu worth RM1.2 million yesterday.
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said that during the 4am operation, a 34-year-old was detained while carrying two suitcases filled with 37 plastic packages believed to be syabu.
Another 36-year-old suspect, allegedly involved in drug trafficking, was arrested at a nearby hotel.
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Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) speaks during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent headquarters in Shah Alam, on March 14, 2023. — Picture by BERNAMA[/caption]
"The two served as couriers for drug syndicates, transporting drugs from a neighbouring country for distribution in Sarawak, including Bintulu, Sibu, and Miri," he said during a press conference today.
Each trip earned the suspects RM2,500, with records showing seven trips made between March and May.
Hussein said the duo received flight tickets and accommodation near KLIA, with their task lasting two to three days.
"They were given bags of drugs to transport to Sarawak, where syndicate members awaited at drop-off points," he said.
A drug analysis revealed that the seized drugs could potentially cater to 77,700 users daily if each user consumes 0.5g.
Additionally, both suspects had prior criminal records and tested positive for methamphetamine. The police also confiscated RM600 in cash.
Hussein said the suspects have been remanded for seven days under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and added that police surveillance has been intensified following increased drug smuggling attempts.
— Bernama
