Police Seize RM4.03 Million Worth of Drugs in Luxury Condominium Raids

Arrests and Seizures

Police have arrested four individuals and seized drugs worth RM4.03 million during raids on two luxury condominiums in Johor Bahru on January 10 and 11. The arrests were made possible through a concerted effort by the Johor police, who worked tirelessly to disrupt the illegal drug trade in the city.

The arrested individuals comprise two local men and two Vietnamese women, all aged between 20 and 30. They were arrested during simultaneous raids on two luxury condominium units, which were being used as storage and packaging facilities for drugs.

The Syndicate

The syndicate, believed to have been active since last October, was responsible for reprocessing and packaging drugs in local-brand drink packets with 3D patterns to evade detection by authorities. The drugs were believed to have been brought in from a northern state before being distributed throughout the district.

Seized Drugs and Equipment

The police seized a total of 28.82 kilogrammes of ecstasy powder, 296 grammes of ketamine, and 13.2 grammes of Erimin 5 pills. Additionally, various equipment used to repackage drugs, a car, jewellery, RM2,761 in cash, and SGD200 were also seized.

Background Checks and Remand

Background checks revealed that only one of the male suspects had a prior criminal record related to drug offences. All the arrested individuals tested negative for drugs. The suspects have been remanded since January 11, and police will be seeking an extension of the remand to facilitate investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Conclusion

The seizure of RM4.03 million worth of drugs and the arrest of four individuals are a significant blow to the illegal drug trade in Johor Bahru. The police’s swift action and coordinated efforts have sent a strong message to drug syndicates that they will not be tolerated in the city. As the investigation continues, the authorities will work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice and disrupt the supply chain of illegal drugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the total value of the drugs seized during the raids?
A: RM4.03 million

Q: How many individuals were arrested during the raids?
A: Four

Q: What were the ages of the arrested individuals?
A: Between 20 and 30

Q: Where were the drugs believed to have been brought in from?
A: A northern state

Q: What was the purpose of the equipment seized by the police?
A: To repackage drugs