Malaysian cops bust civil servant-led drug ring, seize $600k in drugs
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KUALA LUMPUR – A drug trafficking syndicate, masterminded by a civil servant, was busted following 10 raids conducted in Johor Bahru and the Klang Valley in Malaysia.
A total of 10 individuals, including a 38-year-old civil servant, believed to be the leader and mastermind of the syndicate, were detained on Sept 5 and 6.
The raids were conducted in Cheras, Kajang and Johor Bahru.
Bukit Aman Narcotic Crime Investigation Department director, Commissioner Khaw Kok Chin, said four individuals – two local men, a Thai man and a Thai woman – were detained in Taman Bukit Cheras, a local woman in Bandar Tun Razak and the civil servant in Kajang.
“The civil servant was detained after we raided a government quarters in Kajang, while in Johor Bahru, three men and a woman were detained.
“Those detained were aged between 27 and 52 years old,” he said in a statement on Sept 8.
An array of drugs worth about RM2 million (S$600,000) were seized during the raids.
“Among the drugs seized were 55kg of syabu (methamphetamine), 1.3kg of heroin and 233g of ganja.
“The drugs seized could have been supplied to 30,000 addicts,” he said.
Datuk Seri Khaw said police also seized two cars, jewellery and RM68,046 in cash.
“The syndicate would receive big supplies of drugs before distributing these in small amounts in the country and overseas.
“We believe they have been active since early this year,” he said.
Four of the suspects tested positive for methamphetamine, while seven of them had prior criminal records.
“We are working towards nabbing the remnants of the syndicate,” he said. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
