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Thai authorities have arrested a 20-year-old Malaysian man following an attempted checkpoint evasion in Hua Hin. Police seized 166 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine valued at over RM8 million in what represents a significant drug trafficking operation across borders.
Three mechanics have been acquitted by the High Court in Johor Baru of trafficking over 4kg of ketamine and methamphetamine valued at RM1.8 million. The case, which stemmed from incidents five years prior, resulted in the men's discharge.
Police have confirmed that three Malaysians arrested in Hat Yai, Thailand with 87kg of crystal methamphetamine valued at RM4.3 million are from Sarawak, marking another significant drug trafficking case in the region.
Thai authorities have arrested three Malaysian nationals at Hat Yai Railway Station for attempting to transport 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in luggage. The suspects face trafficking charges carrying sentences up to 15 years imprisonment.
Thai police have arrested three Malaysians found with 87kg of methamphetamine valued at RM4.3 million in Hat Yai. Authorities believe the trio were acting as couriers for an international drug trafficking operation.
Two Indonesian fishermen have been charged with drug trafficking following the recent interception of 113 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at RM6.1 million in waters near Penang.
Two Indonesian men have been charged in Balik Pulau Magistrate's Court with trafficking 147 kilograms of methamphetamine, marking another substantial drug seizure in Malaysia's ongoing battle against regional narcotics smuggling networks.
Police have arrested a suspended officer believed to lead a methamphetamine trafficking network supplying both domestic and overseas markets. Five individuals were detained after raids uncovered RM21.3 million in drugs.
Authorities in Kelantan have detained two express bus drivers on suspicion of transporting methamphetamine concealed within bus seating. The drugs were discovered during a routine operation.
Authorities in Kelantan apprehended two interstate bus operators during a drug enforcement sweep at a major rest stop, discovering methamphetamine concealed within vehicle fittings.
Johor police have busted a significant methamphetamine trafficking network, confiscating 60.78kg of drugs valued at RM3.04 million and apprehending eight individuals, including a teenage school dropout operating as a transporter.
Singapore's State Coroner has released findings on two teenagers who died after manufacturing and consuming methamphetamine pills at home. Both had fatal drug levels in their systems.
Police in Kelantan have arrested a 35-year-old tow truck agent following the discovery of 6,000 yaba pills worth RM60,000 hidden in a vehicle near Wakaf Bharu.
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.
Penang police have dismantled a significant liquid methamphetamine manufacturing and trafficking network following the arrest of a 40-year-old man and recovery of drugs valued at over RM450,000.