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Indonesian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated drug network in Batam linked to Malaysian suppliers, arresting six Indonesians and seizing over 1kg of MDMA, etomidate cartridges and other narcotics. Two Malaysian nationals remain at large.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot detained in Indonesia for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy pills maintained a clean record in Malaysia, with no prior criminal or drug-related offences, according to police.
Two Indonesian fishermen have been charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of 113 kilogrammes of methamphetamine valued at RM6.1 million off Penang's coast, underscoring persistent maritime smuggling challenges.
Authorities in Gua Musang have arrested two Myanmar citizens following a pursuit operation, seizing 6,000 yaba pills valued at around RM60,000, marking another significant drug interdiction in the region.
Penang police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, confiscating 3.1 kilograms of MDMA valued at roughly RM470,000 in a raid at Teluk Air Tawar. One suspect was arrested during the enforcement action.
Sarawak Customs thwarted a major narcotics smuggling operation at Kuching International Airport, detaining two suspects and confiscating contraband valued at RM1.32 million on July 9.
Authorities detained two individuals at Kuching airport following their arrival from Johor Bahru on July 9, after discovering they were attempting to transport RM1.32 million in controlled substances across state borders.
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.
A 65-year-old man appeared in Kangar Magistrate's Court charged with trafficking 39.9 litres of fentanyl, one of Malaysia's largest synthetic opioid busts, highlighting the nation's ongoing struggle with hard drug trafficking.
Thai police have arrested a man they believe served as a middleman in a heroin smuggling network, allegedly coordinating deliveries through commercial flight attendants to Australia.
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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.
Thai narcotics authorities have disclosed that heroin discovered in luggage belonging to a Thai airline employee arrested by Australian police was hidden in just two of twelve bags, with approximately 900 grams recovered in one bag alone.
Hong Kong police have seized 361kg of cocaine from two yachts in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter within days, marking the territory's largest cocaine trafficking case in a year with a street value of HK$270 million.
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.
Malaysian authorities have arrested 291 suspects in a major anti-drug operation, including a gang leader who falsely claimed the title 'Datuk'. Police seized drugs valued at RM6.26 million in the coordinated crackdown.