KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The police have dismantled a syndicate processing drug-laced vape cartridges, which used homestays as storage facilities, following raids around the Klang Valley on Wednesday (February 26) that led to the seizure of drugs worth RM11.53 million.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said four suspects, including a woman aged between 26 and 42, were arrested during the raids conducted between 4pm and 10.20pm at several locations, including Jalan Gombak, Taman Kuchai Lama, Taman Sungai Besi, and Taman Salak Selatan.
The total drugs seized are valued at RM11.53 million, comprising 62.64kg of ecstasy pills worth RM10.46 million, 20.78kg of syabu (RM664,000), 5.23kg of ketamine (RM261,050), 1.15kg of Eramin Five pills (RM114,500), and 214 units of vape cartridges worth RM30,000.
“The police also confiscated various chemicals, equipment, and vape cartridges containing liquid suspected to be drugs.
Additionally, cash, jewellery, and a Toyota Yaris were seized, with the total value estimated at RM88,700,” he told a press conference today.
The initial investigations revealed that the syndicate, believed to have been active since January, used homestays to store drugs before delivering them to customers. Luxury condominiums were also used to process drug-laced vape flavours.
“The syndicate targeted customers around the Klang Valley, and the seized drugs could have supplied approximately 116,000 addicts,” Rusdi said.
Two of the suspects have been remanded for seven days until tomorrow to assist in investigations under Section 39A(1) and Section 39 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, while the other two have been charged under Section 39A(1) of the same act.
He urged the public to continue providing information to help curb drug-related activities and ensure Kuala Lumpur remains a safe city.
— Bernama
