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Perak police have arrested seven individuals, including a married couple, in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. Officers seized approximately 2.8kg of MDMA during raids conducted across the state.
Myanmar's anti-narcotics police have confiscated 17.6kg of heroin and one million stimulant tablets across separate operations in Mandalay region and Naypyitaw Union Territory, leading to nine arrests.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia is reviewing its security protocols following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot in Jakarta on suspected drug smuggling charges, raising questions about airport screening procedures.
Three men aged 16 to 32 have been arrested after police discovered bottles of ketum water during a vehicle inspection as they travelled to an event in Gong Badak.
Terengganu police have detained three individuals, including a minor aged 16, following investigations into the alleged open sale of ketum water. The arrests highlight ongoing enforcement efforts against herbal substances in the state.
Police have arrested five individuals, including a suspended officer believed to be the ringleader of a methamphetamine trafficking operation. The busts netted RM21.3 million in seized drugs destined for both domestic and overseas markets.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested two express bus drivers following a discovery of methamphetamine hidden behind driver seats during a routine operation at the Gua Musang Rest and Relaxation Area on Monday.
Two Singaporean doctors and a woman have been charged with planning a drug consumption gathering at a hotel, an offence carrying up to 20 years' jail. They claim the event was spontaneous.
Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau is testing innovative technologies including a hair scanner that detects drug use in under a minute and an AI platform that automates investigative work, as drug abuse among young people remains a persistent concern across Asia.
Malaysian police have arrested multiple suspects in a coordinated operation against organised crime, including a man with six previous drug convictions. The raids underscore ongoing enforcement efforts against trafficking networks.
Police have dismantled six separate drug smuggling operations at KLIA, seizing cannabis worth RM19.82 million intended for European distribution. Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the coordinated trafficking attempt.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man following a raid on a Jakarta house where etomidate vapes, known as Kpods, were being manufactured. Thousands of drug cartridges and laboratory equipment were seized.
An integrated anti-drug operation by Johor's Road Transport Department found 16 drivers testing positive for illegal substances between July 1-10, with authorities also uncovering hundreds of traffic violations across the state.
Kelantan police have arrested two individuals following a controlled operation that uncovered a significant drug cache at a popular roadside rest area, marking another success in ongoing regional narcotics enforcement.
Malaysian authorities have confiscated 718.43kg of vape products containing prohibited substances and arrested 585 people across 400 cases since 2023, with seizures accelerating dramatically in 2025.
Thailand is moving forward with legislation to restrict cannabis to medical purposes only, implementing stricter controls from cultivation to retail while cracking down on an estimated 6,000 unlicensed outlets operating across the country.
Police detained 14 people including a television actress during a raid on an unlicensed entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur. The actress tested positive for multiple drugs during the operation.
Authorities arrested a timber truck driver and one other person at Gombak Toll Plaza after they tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis during a roadside drug screening operation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is stepping up its fight against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine and fentanyl, deploying advanced technology and community programmes while considering amendments to drug legislation.
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Pahang police have arrested a couple suspected of operating as drug couriers for East Coast syndicates, recovering drugs valued at more than RM728,000 in a significant enforcement operation.
A three-day anti-drug operation across all 11 districts of Pahang has resulted in 333 arrests and the seizure of narcotics, cash and vehicles valued at more than half a million ringgit, highlighting law enforcement's intensified focus on regional drug trafficking networks.
Two suspects were arrested in Bera following a major narcotics bust in a rural Felda settlement. Police recovered an assortment of drugs estimated at RM14,000 from the location.
Johor police have dismantled a significant drug operation in Kulai following the arrest of a married couple and the seizure of narcotics valued at RM3.59 million, marking a substantial victory in the state's ongoing war against trafficking.
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Kuala Lumpur police arrested two suspects carrying suspected heroin following a high-speed chase along Jalan Kuching that resulted in a multi-vehicle collision. Officers recovered drugs and a vehicle from the incident.