Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking Syndicate, Seizing RM6.5 Million Worth of Syabu

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Police in Malaysia have dealt a significant blow to a major drug trafficking syndicate after seizing 204 kilogrammes of syabu worth RM6.5 million in a sting operation in Pasir Mas, Kelantan. The operation, led by Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old man who acted as the syndicate's transporter. Preliminary investigations revealed that the syndicate used illegal bases and Pasir Mas as a transit point before distributing the drugs in the Klang Valley.

Key Takeaways:

  • The police seized 204 kilogrammes of syabu worth RM6.5 million in a raid on a premises in Pasir Mas on August 25.
  • A 20-year-old man, who was arrested, acted as the syndicate's transporter and was responsible for delivering the drug supply from Kampung Terusan by boat.
  • The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and has prior records related to drugs and crime.
  • The police seized two vehicles, RM15,700 in cash, and RM708 held in bank accounts.
  • A sundry shop, suspected to have been used as a cover-up for their drug operations, was also seized.
  • The NCID has been tracking down several other syndicate members and continues to be committed to combating drugs.
  • The syndicate's modus operandi involved using illegal bases and Pasir Mas as a transit point before distributing the drugs in the Klang Valley.

Statistics:

  • 204 kilogrammes of syabu seized in the operation
  • RM6.5 million worth of syabu seized
  • 125 plastic packets labelled 'Jin Xuan Tea' containing syabu found
  • 2 more sacks labelled as 'Number One' containing syabu found
  • 5 sacks containing plastic packets found hidden in nearby undergrowth
  • 2 vehicles seized (Proton Persona and Ford Econovan)
  • RM15,700 in cash seized
  • RM708 held in bank accounts seized
  • 14 days of remand for the suspect under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, "Police crippled a drug trafficking syndicate after seizing RM6.5 million worth of syabu" (September 3, 2025)