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Indonesian authorities have apprehended a Malaysian citizen at Surabaya's airport carrying nearly 1kg of methamphetamine and more than 1,000 ecstasy pills concealed in a corset, marking another significant drug trafficking case involving Malaysian nationals.
Thai authorities have arrested three Malaysian men at Hat Yai Railway Station after discovering 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed in luggage. The suspects face trafficking charges carrying up to 15 years imprisonment.
Thai authorities have apprehended three Malaysian nationals in Hat Yai after discovering 87 kilogrammes of methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million in their possession. Investigators believe they were functioning as couriers for a larger trafficking operation.
Thai police have arrested three Malaysian nationals travelling by rail between Bangkok and Hat Yai after discovering 87 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at approximately RM4.3 million hidden in their luggage.
Two Indonesian fishermen have been charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of 113kg of methamphetamine worth RM6.1 million in Penang waters, highlighting persistent maritime drug smuggling risks.
Two Indonesian men appeared in court after authorities seized 147 kilograms of methamphetamine in Balik Pulau. They face drug trafficking charges carrying potential capital penalties under Malaysian law.
Police arrested five individuals, including a suspended officer allegedly heading a methamphetamine trafficking network. The operation netted RM21.3 million in seized drugs destined for domestic and overseas markets.
Police in Kota Bharu have arrested two express bus drivers suspected of smuggling methamphetamine concealed within bus seat compartments, marking another significant drug interdiction in northern Malaysia.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two express bus operators following the discovery of methamphetamine hidden inside a vehicle during a routine enforcement action at a major rest facility on the highway.
Police in Johor Baru have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing 60.78kg of methamphetamine valued at RM3.04 million and detaining eight individuals including a teenage dropout who transported the contraband.
A Singapore coroner has determined that two teenagers died from consuming self-manufactured methamphetamine pills and inhaling the drug. Both had fatal levels of the substance in their bodies, with the deaths occurring after a Telegram conversation that led to drug use.
A 35-year-old tow truck agent has been arrested following the discovery of 6,000 yaba pills valued at RM60,000 in a vehicle during a police operation in Kelantan's Tumpat area near Wakaf Bharu.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two individuals following the seizure of 2,000 yaba tablets valued at approximately RM20,000 during a raid at a food court parking area in Pasir Puteh.
Penang police have dismantled a sophisticated liquid methamphetamine production and supply operation, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect and the confiscation of narcotics valued at more than RM450,000 in the Nobong Tebal area.