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LAHAD DATU: A 45-year-old illegal immigrant armed with a dagger and suspected involved in drug trafficking and drug abuse was arrested in a raid in front of a shop in Jalan Lahad Datu-Sandakan, here, on Tuesday.

District Acting Police Chief, Supt. the suspect tried to escape but detained after a scuffle with the operation team.

“Inspection on the suspect found a plastic packet containing substances believed to be syabu weighing 10.96 grammes with some equipment used in drug abuse activity inside his bag.

“The team also found a sickle-shaped machete attached on the waist of the suspect’s pants,” he said, adding that the suspect tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine.

Jimmy added the suspect was currently in their custody for further investigations under several acts in related to drugs and weapons.