Johor cops seize over RM8mil worth of drugs Singaporean among five nabbed

JOHOR BAHRU – A major police operation across four districts in Johor has led to the arrest of five men, including a Singaporean, and the seizure of drugs worth nearly RM9 million (S$2.7 million).

The five-day special operation, launched by the Johor police from April 20 until April 24 targeted syndicates operating in Johor Baru, Batu Pahat, Kota Tinggi and Kluang.

The raids resulted in the confiscation of various drugs including syabu, ecstasy, ketamine, heroin and ganja as well as Erimin-5 and yaba pills, with a total street value of RM8.97 million.

Johor police chief M. Kumar said the successful raids reflect the police’s continued commitment to battling drug distribution networks.

“We have struck a significant blow to drug syndicates with the arrest of five suspects, aged between 22 and 47, including a Singaporean.

“These operations dismantled well-organised distribution channels that used gated and guarded apartments and vehicles to store and move drugs,” he said in a press conference at the state police headquarters here on April 29.

Commisioner Kumar added that the Singaporean suspect, 47, was arrested during the raid on an apartment in Danga Bay at around 10pm on April 23.

He said during the inspection inside the apartment, the police found a variety of drugs, including more than 10,000g of ecstasy powder worth RM1.6 million.

“Checks with our Singapore counterparts found the suspect has one previous record in the island republic. Further inspection also revealed that he possessed a fake identification document during his arrest,” he added.

Datuk Kumar said all five suspects, who tested positive for methamphetamine, were being remanded to assist with investigations for drug trafficking. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK