BINTULU: A male foreigner was captured by police yesterday for being involved with drug and substance abuse.
The 30-year-old suspect was arrested in the area of Jalan RPR Segawan, Sebauh for distribution of drugs and abuse drugs.
Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit said they have seized 15 grammes of drugs, comprising of two transparent packets and 15 straw tubes suspected to be containing methamphetamine.
“The suspect was also test positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine in a urine test.
“He is being investigated under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952.
“He is also being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 for not having any valid travel documentation,” he said.
Batholomew advised the public to keep an eye out and inform the police on information regarding any criminal and drug activities in Bintulu.
