(Kuching, 12th) Kuching police recently busted a drug case, detaining two local men, one of whom has multiple prior criminal records, and seized suspected methamphetamine (ice) valued at over RM685.
Based on a tip-off, police raided a residential house at Jalan Sun on January 10 (last Saturday), arresting two men for further investigation.
Kuching Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu stated that 12 small plastic packets containing crystalline substances were found in the operation, with a total weight of 6.23 grams and an estimated value of about RM685, suspected to be methamphetamine.
The two suspects, aged 31 and 44 respectively, were taken to the Kuching Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) office, along with the seized drugs for further action.
"Preliminary urine tests showed that both suspects tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine."
"Background checks revealed that the first suspect had one previous offense, while the second suspect had 17 previous offenses."
Both men have been detained by police for four days until January 15 for investigation under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, they could face a maximum of five years in prison and nine strokes of the cane.
Alexson pointed out that this successful operation was due to ongoing intelligence gathering and public cooperation. He emphasized that the police will not tolerate any drug-related activities.
The police urge the public that if they have any information related to drug crimes, they may call:
Bukit Aman NCID: 012-2087222
Sarawak NCID: 017-5929211
Based on a tip-off, police raided a residential house at Jalan Sun on January 10 (last Saturday), arresting two men for further investigation.
Kuching Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu stated that 12 small plastic packets containing crystalline substances were found in the operation, with a total weight of 6.23 grams and an estimated value of about RM685, suspected to be methamphetamine.
"Preliminary urine tests showed that both suspects tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine."
"Background checks revealed that the first suspect had one previous offense, while the second suspect had 17 previous offenses."
Both men have been detained by police for four days until January 15 for investigation under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, they could face a maximum of five years in prison and nine strokes of the cane.
Alexson pointed out that this successful operation was due to ongoing intelligence gathering and public cooperation. He emphasized that the police will not tolerate any drug-related activities.
The police urge the public that if they have any information related to drug crimes, they may call:
Bukit Aman NCID: 012-2087222
Sarawak NCID: 017-5929211