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Indonesian authorities have detained a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot at Jakarta's main airport after discovering approximately 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy and crystal methamphetamine in his luggage. Officials suspect the suspect is part of a larger international drug trafficking network.
Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau arrested three men on July 27 and seized drugs valued at $142,000, including 5.52kg of cannabis, synthetic drugs, and LSD stamps in coordinated operations across the island.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities have dismantled a sophisticated drug-laced vape operation, arresting 49 suspects including four foreigners and seizing over 1,600 pods containing etomidate and other narcotics.
Authorities at Phuket International Airport arrested two women—one Filipino, one Thai—after discovering over 32kg of cannabis flowers concealed in their luggage during a routine customs inspection on Thursday.
Authorities in Ipoh have arrested three suspects, including a 17-year-old, after dismantling a drug distribution network operating in Pengkalan Tiara. Officers seized narcotics valued at RM120,050 in the operation.
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Police have confiscated 653.6 kilogrammes of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this year, with 38 arrests made as part of intensified border security efforts against drug trafficking networks.
Authorities apprehended a university student at Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint while transporting approximately 14.63 kilograms of cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million smuggled from a neighbouring nation.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a man and seized drugs valued at more than RM1.7 million following a raid on a Segambut residence. Authorities have launched an investigation into the discovery.