JOHOR BARU: A suspected drug smuggler was arrested after police raided a house in Kulai on Monday and found Ecstasy pills and syabu worth about RM480,000.
In the 4pm raid conducted by a team from Kulaijaya’s narcotics criminal investigation division, 9,600 Ecstasy pills and 2.98 grams of syabu were in the house at Taman Desa Baiduri, Kulai.
The police also seized a Toyota Altis at the house. Acting Johor police chief Datuk Ramli Hassan said the drugs are believed to be for the local market.
“The suspect, 40, tested positive for drug use and has been remanded until November 23,” said Ramli. He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which carries the mandatory death sentence.
