Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
Indonesian authorities arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man in Jakarta on July 17 after discovering a clandestine etomidate vape production operation in an upscale residential area, netting thousands of drug cartridges and laboratory equipment.
Thai and Vietnamese authorities uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling operation moving crystal methamphetamine from Vietnam through Thailand to Japan, with the narcotics hidden inside tamarind paste containers.
Authorities have detained a 19-year-old Sarawakian at Hong Kong airport on suspicion of transporting 3kg of cannabis. Bukit Aman police believe the teenager was enlisted by organised trafficking networks, signalling deepening cross-border drug operations.
Hong Kong authorities arrested a 19-year-old from Sarawak attempting to smuggle three kilogrammes of cannabis. Malaysian police suspect the teenager was recruited as a drug mule by an organized syndicate.
Two Malaysian nationals have been arrested separately for drug trafficking at Hong Kong International Airport within a 72-hour window, prompting regional authorities to warn of intensified recruitment efforts by international narcotics syndicates.
A 19-year-old Malaysian national faced detention at Hong Kong International Airport on July 9 when customs officials discovered 3kg of cannabis buds hidden in his luggage during routine baggage screening.
Two brothers and a woman appeared in Batu Pahat magistrate's court charged with trafficking vape liquid laced with MDMA and possessing ketamine, with death penalty provisions potentially applicable under Malaysia's stringent narcotics legislation.
Tumpat police in Kelantan have arrested a local car repossesser and recovered 6,000 yaba pills estimated at RM60,000 in a major drug trafficking operation, highlighting the region's ongoing struggle with synthetic narcotics.
Thai police have issued an arrest warrant for a woman known as RoseRose, allegedly the organiser of a heroin-smuggling network that concealed drugs in elephant-print bags and recruited an air hostess to deliver contraband to Australia.
Authorities at Phuket International Airport arrested two women—one Thai, one Filipino—after discovering more than 32kg of cannabis flowers concealed in their luggage during customs inspections at the international departures terminal.
Thai police have arrested Ekkawit, an alleged intermediary in a heroin smuggling operation. He is suspected of coordinating drug delivery to a flight attendant bound for Australia, working under instructions from a mysterious online contact.
Authorities in Perlis have successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, resulting in three arrests and the recovery of liquid drugs valued at RM34.31 million in what marks a major victory against organised narcotics distribution.
Thai narcotics officials are investigating a transnational smuggling operation after a Thai flight attendant was detained with 900 grammes of heroin at Melbourne Airport. Authorities believe she may have been manipulated by scammers linked to Golden Triangle drug syndicates.
Perak police arrested a man and seized 208 live ammunition rounds along with firearm-like objects during coordinated raids targeting drug trafficking operations in Sitiawan, Manjung.
Authorities in Macau have arrested a 24-year-old Malaysian national caught attempting to smuggle approximately 3kg of heroin worth RM2 million. The suspect was allegedly enlisted by a Malaysian drug trafficking network and offered RM3,000 as compensation for the operation.
Thai police have arrested a husband-and-wife pair in Loei province as part of a widening investigation into an international drug smuggling network. The arrests follow the detention of a Thai Airways flight attendant in Melbourne over allegations of carrying heroin.
Thai narcotics authorities have intercepted 24.38 kilograms of heroin hidden in five parcels disguised as local handicrafts and clothing destined for Australia and Taiwan, arresting suspects linked to a transnational trafficking ring.
A French woman living in Western Australia has been charged with importing a border-controlled drug after authorities discovered butanediol concealed in a body wash container at Perth International Airport following her arrival from Thailand.
Thailand has implemented tighter aviation security measures after a Thai crew member was arrested in Australia with heroin in her luggage. The government has directed authorities to enhance screening protocols and inter-agency coordination.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent meeting with drug agencies and airport operators following two Australia-linked smuggling cases, concerned about damage to Thailand's aviation-hub aspirations and OECD membership bid by 2028.
Thai authorities investigating a heroin case involving an airline crew member arrested in Australia have revealed the drugs were hidden inside fabric of just two bags among twelve. Approximately 900g of suspected heroin was discovered.
Hong Kong authorities have dismantled a major cocaine trafficking network, seizing 361kg of the drug across two yacht operations in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter within days, marking the territory's largest such case in a year.
Police in Bentong have arrested a Thai national and her Malaysian partner following a RM728,000 drug seizure in Genting Permai. The duo allegedly served as couriers for a trafficking syndicate operating across the region.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has arrested two brothers in connection with a major drug seizure worth RM6.95 million near Tanjung Piai in Johor, signalling intensified coastal enforcement operations.
Thai Airways International and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand have initiated investigations after a 26-year-old Thai flight attendant was detained in Melbourne with more than one kilogramme of heroin discovered in her baggage.
Australian customs authorities have charged a Thai Airways employee with drug trafficking after uncovering more than one kilogram of heroin concealed in tote bags during a routine inspection.
Thai Airways International has pledged complete cooperation with Australian police after a 26-year-old cabin crew member was arrested at Melbourne Airport with more than one kilogramme of heroin. The airline has suspended the employee and launched a seven-day disciplinary inquiry.
A Malaysian lorry driver has been freed after spending four years on remand following his acquittal on drug trafficking charges. The judge determined prosecutors failed to establish he possessed or controlled drugs found in a motorcycle basket.
Authorities in Johor have broken up a major drug distribution network following the apprehension of a husband-and-wife team in Kulai, leading to the confiscation of narcotics worth RM3.59 million.
Police arrested two suspects carrying drugs after a high-speed chase through Kuala Lumpur ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Jalan Kuching. The incident highlighted ongoing narcotics enforcement efforts in the capital.
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Police arrested two suspected heroin traffickers after a high-speed pursuit on Jalan Kuching in Kuala Lumpur resulted in a multi-vehicle collision. Officers recovered drugs at the scene.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers in Narathiwat province, some connected to Malaysian criminal networks. The month-long operation seized RM1.2 million in narcotics destined for regional markets.
Sri Lankan anti-graft authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly negotiating a massive bribe to secure the release of a major drug trafficker who was extradited from Madagascar.
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Authorities in Perak have arrested three individuals, including a minor, following the dismantling of a drug trafficking network dealing in ketamine and Erimin 5. Officers recovered significant quantities of controlled substances during the operation.
Ipoh police arrested three people, including a 17-year-old minor, after breaking up a drug distribution operation in Pengkalan Tiara. Narcotics valued at RM120,050 were recovered.
A private university student has been charged in Jitra magistrate's court with trafficking 14.63kg of cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million. The drugs were seized at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex last week.
Malaysian authorities have intercepted more than 650 kilograms of cannabis buds at KLIA since January, leading to 38 arrests in an ongoing narcotics trafficking investigation involving both local and foreign suspects.
Penang police have arrested a couple and dismantled a significant drug manufacturing and trafficking network, seizing RM9.7 million worth of controlled substances from a condominium unit in Butterworth.
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Indonesian authorities have dismantled a significant international drug smuggling operation, arresting four foreign nationals and confiscating etomidate valued at RM22.7 million through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
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Authorities in Terengganu have detained four individuals, among them a teacher, following an enforcement operation targeting a residential property allegedly being operated as a distribution point for controlled substances.
Authorities in Kedah have apprehended a private higher education student caught transporting approximately 14.63 kilograms of cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million across a border checkpoint on Monday.