KOTA SAMARAHAN: Narcotics police has arrested three locals and seized RM6,000 worth of suspected syabu, also known as methamphetamine during a raid on Tuesday (Oct 22).
Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Jaimi Husin said the arrest was made at a house in Kampung Sungai Jernang.
The suspects, comprising a man in his 40s and two women in their early 20s, were detained for alleged involvement in substance abuse.
“Further inspections led to the seizure of a plastic packet containing crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine.
“The drugs weighing 60 grammes, have an estimated value of RM6,000,” he said.
Preliminary urine tests found all three suspects tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Jaimi added that the suspects will be remanded to facilitate investigations under Section 15(1)(a) and Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Police is currently intensifying operations across Kota Samarahan to curb drug-related activities.
