Johor Bahru police dismantle drug syndicate with RM18 million seizure

Police in Johor Bahru have dismantled a drug processing syndicate following two raids in the Masai and Jalan Permas areas, resulting in the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately RM18.19 million.

The operations led to the arrest of three local individuals, including two men and one woman, aged between 17 and 22. Authorities discovered an illegal drug laboratory that was in the early stages of operation. According to Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, Director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department, the syndicate had been active since June and utilized a shop house for storage and a terrace house for processing drugs intended for the local market.

Seized items include approximately 106.8 kilograms of MDMA powder, 14 liters of MDMA liquid, 23 liters of suspected cannabis liquid, 122 grams of ecstasy powder, and Eramin 5 pills. Police also confiscated a forklift and various processing equipment. Officials stated the seized substances had the potential to harm roughly 426,000 individuals. The suspects, who tested positive for methamphetamine, have been charged under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.