Illegal Lab Seized, Drugs Worth RM9.92 Million Confiscated
Police Dismantle Vape Liquid Lab in Seri Kembangan
Shah Alam: The Selangor police have dismantled an illegal lab processing vape (electronic cigarette) liquid laced with drugs after raiding two apartments and a shop lot in Seri Kembangan on Monday and seizing drugs worth RM9.92 million.
Operation Details
The operation began with a police raid on an unit in a condominium around Seri Kembangan at 7:40 pm, where a woman was arrested with two boxes of vape cartridges suspected to be a cocktail of drugs like meth. Further interrogation of the woman led police to another unit in the same condominium, where 58 boxes of vape cartridges with a volume of 127 millilitres were found.
Lab Raid and Seizures
Following this, police raided a business premises in Seri Kembangan, which turned out to be a laboratory for processing the same drug-laced vape liquid by the same syndicate. The raid led to the arrest of five foreign men who were processing and packaging the liquid for sale with various equipment.
A total of 33,019 boxes of cartridges containing vape liquid with an estimated volume of 133,000 millilitres, including 43 drums and bottles of liquid chemical, were seized from the shop lot. Additionally, a local man in Puchong was arrested two days later, suspected to be the master mixer to produce the vape liquid for the syndicate, and a Toyota Vios was also seized.
Syndicate’s Modus Operandi
The lab was concocting the drug-laced vape to cater for the domestic and international markets at a price tag of RM270 to RM350, with the syndicate’s modus operandi also involving selling the drug-laced vape online.
Suspects Remanded
All suspects, aged between 21 to 37, will be remanded for seven days from today for investigation under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code (more investigations) and under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Conclusion
This operation demonstrates the police’s commitment to tackling the illegal drug trade and bringing those involved to justice. The seizure of drugs worth RM9.92 million is a significant blow to the syndicate, and it is hoped that this will serve as a deterrent to others involved in similar illegal activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much was the total value of the drugs seized?
A: RM9.92 million
Q: How many people were arrested in the operation?
A: Seven, comprising one woman and one local man, along with five foreign men
Q: What was the estimated volume of the seized vape liquid?
A: 133,000 millilitres
Q: What was the suspected price range for the drug-laced vape?
A: RM270 to RM350