LAHAD DATU: Police seized more than 15 grammes of substances believed to be syabu and arrested two men in two separate operations at Felda Sahabat and Jalan Pantai.
District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the arrests and the seizures were made following operations conducted by the Lahad Datu Narcotic Crime Investigation Division and Battalion 17 of Lahad Datu General Operation Force (GOF).
He said the first arrest was made in Op Taring Esszone conducted at Felda Sahabat 2 about 7.30pm on Sunday.
“The team arrested a 36-year-old Indonesian and found 15.57 grammes of substances believed to be syabu and packaging tools in his possession.
“Urine tests conducted on the suspect found that he was positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine,” he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952.
Jimmy said, on the next day, police arrested an 18-year-old Filipino at Jalan Pantai.
He said inspection on the suspect led to the seizure of 0.19 grammes of substances believed to be syabu and aluminium foil.
“The suspect tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine.
The case would be investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952, he added.
