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LAHAD DATU: A 30-year-old Filipino was arrested for alleged possession of ketamine and ecstacy worth RM17,524 on Monday.

District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau said the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division detained the man during Ops Tapis at Kampung Pisang, Jalan Bakawali at 10.30pm.

Jimmy said the suspect who did not have any identification document and identified as Filipino was found possessing ketamine weighing 13.12 grammes, estimated worth RM2,624.

“The suspect’s arrest led to the seizure of 89.63 grammes of ecstacy pills estimated worth RM14,900.

“The team also seized RM537 in cash and a mobile phone,” he said.

Jimmy added that the suspect was currently in their custody for investigation under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952.