SUNGAI PETANI: Police detained a local man and seized RM74,700 worth of drugs in a raid of a house in Taman Tunku Haminah, here the other day.
Kuala Muda district police chief Assistant Commissioner Md Zukir Md Isa said the drugs confiscated included 65g of methamphetamine which were packed in two small packages and 3,784g of heroin packed in nine large packages and eight small packages.
“We believe that the 36-year-old suspect is part of a syndicate that is responsible for supplying drugs in several areas in the state including Alor Star, Sungai Petani, north and south of Seberang Perai and Penang.
“The raided house which was rented is believed to be a temporary storage where they pack the drugs into smaller packages, based on demand, for further distribution. “The suspect was also found to have criminal history including gang robbery and vehicles theft,” said Zukir.
He added a Toyota Hilux, Toyota Camry and RM1,000 cash were also confiscated in the raid which was conducted around 2am when the suspect was about to leave the house.
The case in being investigated under Section 39(b) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the suspect has been remanded for seven days until October 26 for further investigation.
