LAHAD DATU: Police arrested five men following the Op Tapis carried out by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division in Jalan Tungku and Kampung Makuau, here, on Monday.
District Police Chief, ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said following the operations, the team also seized a total of 53.86 grams of substances believed to be Syabu worth RM5,924.60.
He said Police also seized some equipment that was suspected used in drug abuse as well as drug trafficking activities.
“Result of urine tests conducted on all five men found four of them were positive of taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.
“All those detained, comprising local and foreigner aged between 22 and 51 were currently in our custody for further investigation,” he said.
Dzulbaharin added that investigations were carried out under Section 12(2), Section 15(1)(a) and Section 39B of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952.
In the meantime, Dzulbaharin said the operations reflected Lahad Datu Police Headquarters commitment in combating drug criminal activities in this district.
