MUKAH: Police here arrested a foreign labourer for suspected drug abuse at a farm in Balingian, yesterday.
Mukah OCPD DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias, who confirmed the case, said the arrest was made at 1pm in front of a workers’ quarters at Ladang SOP Sungai Meris.
“During inspections, the 41-year-old man from Indonesia admitted to possessing prohibited items.
“He then handed over a straw tube containing a crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine with an estimated weight of 0.20g and worth RM50,” he said.
Investigation also found that the suspect, who was tested positive for drugs, is believed to have been involved in drug abuse since early this year.
The suspect and drugs were taken to the police station for further action.
The case is being investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
