LAHAD DATU: Two men, including a foreigner, were arrested for syabu. District Acting Police Chief Supt Jimmy Panyau said the duo were detained following the Op Tapis conducted by Narcotic Crime Investigation Division (BSJND).
He said the operation is among efforts to combat drug activities in the district.
Jimmy said in the first operation about 1pm on Wednesday, a 42-year-old foreigner was detained behind the shop in Taman Aman 3, Jalan Silam.
“The man was found possessing 30 packets of translucent plastic containing substances believed to be syabu weighing 5.55 grammes.
“The suspect also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. The seizures were estimated worth RM610.50,” he said.
The second suspect, a 31-year-old local, was detained at the security post in Jalan Segama.
He said the suspect was in possession of 0.78 grammes of syabu, and tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.
“Both suspects are in our custody and investigations carried out under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952.
“Remand application will be made for further investigation to identify the network and modus operandi,” he added.
