KENINGAU: Police here arrested five men during a narcotics operation carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Keningau District Police Headquarters in Kampung Toboh Baru on Wednesday.
Keningau District Police Chief Superintendent Yampil Anak Garai said the suspects were detained for various offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the Firearms Act 1960.
“One of the suspects was arrested under Section 12(3) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 8 of the Firearms Act 1960 after he was found in possession of 1.50 grams of syabu, seven live bullets, and a homemade ‘bakakuk’ firearm,” he said in a statement.
Another man was detained under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act for possessing 0.19 grams of syabu.
Meanwhile, three other men tested positive for drug use and are being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the same Act.
Superintendent Yampil said police would continue to carry out aggressive operations to curb crime, particularly drug abuse, in the district.
“PDRM Keningau remains committed to safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of the local community,” he added.
