Penang Police Arrest 3 Suspects, Seize 20 kg of Syabu Worth RM640,000
Raids Result in Successful Arrests and Seizure of Illicit Drugs
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police arrested three suspects, including a woman, and seized 20 kilograms (kg) of Syabu packed in Chinese Tea packaging, believed to be worth RM640,000.
Raids Conducted Over a Period of 10 Hours
The trio were arrested in three separate raids conducted between 4 pm yesterday and 2 am today. The suspects, aged 25 to 39, are believed to be members of a Syabu trafficking syndicate.
First Raid: Arrest in Parking Area
In the first raid, police arrested a man and a woman in a parking area in Butterworth and seized a blue cloth bag containing 1.036 kg of syabu.
Second Raid: Arrest in Bukit Mertajam
Following their arrest, police nabbed another man at a house in Bukit Mertajam. His arrest led to the seizure of Syabu that he had stored in the Butterworth area. Police seized a box containing 12 green plastic packages with the ‘Guanyingwang’ tea label containing suspected syabu crystals weighing 12.643 kg and a plastic bag containing six syabu packages amounting to 6.321 kg.
Seizures of Valuables
During the raids, police also seized a BMW car worth RM48,000 and various jewellery worth RM17,686.
Estimated Illicit Drugs Seized
The seized syabu can be consumed by up to 100,000 drug addicts or 100,000 times of use.
Urine Test Results and Remand
The urine test results of the three suspects turned up negative. However, the trio, who were found to have multiple previous offences related to drugs and crime, will be remanded for six days until November 3, to assist investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Conclusion
The successful raids and seizures demonstrate the Penang police’s commitment to combatting drug trafficking and syndicates in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was seized in the raids?
A: 20 kg of Syabu packed in Chinese Tea packaging, believed to be worth RM640,000.
Q: How many people were arrested?
A: Three suspects, including a woman, were arrested in the raids.
Q: What was the estimated value of the seizures?
A: RM640,000.
Q: How much syabu was seized?
A: 20 kg.
Q: How many times the seized syabu can be consumed?
A: Up to 100,000 drug addicts or 100,000 times of use.