(Bandar Seri Begawan, 11th) The Brunei Narcotics Control Bureau (BKN) announced on Tuesday, March 10, that it has launched Operation Kiyomeru, aimed at dismantling multiple drug trafficking networks operating in the water villages.
This operation targets drug trafficking networks associated with distribution networks previously dismantled by the BKN.
From December 2025 to February 2026, a series of raids were carried out in Brunei-Muara District, targeting areas such as Kampong Bunut, Kampong Bengkaran Batu, and various locations in Kampong Ayer, especially Kampong Tamoi.
A total of 36 people were arrested in this operation, including 27 men and 9 women, aged between 18 and 57.
So far, Operation Kiyomeru has seized the following items: 209.39 grams of syabu (methamphetamine), BND 6,836 and SGD 22 in cash (believed to be proceeds of drug trafficking), drug paraphernalia, drug packaging equipment (such as scissors, electronic scales, and transparent plastic bags), a vehicle suspected to be used for drug trafficking activities, as well as several pieces of jewelry believed to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
The seized syabu is estimated to be worth over BND 20,000 on the local market, enough for at least 2,000 users.
The operating model of this drug trafficking network involves recruiting young people and their associates as drug suppliers and paying them for their services. In addition, they are used as runners, responsible for receiving drugs and delivering them to buyers in the water villages, including Kampong Tamoi and nearby villages.
The Bureau’s investigation found that three of those arrested are 20 years old and were involved in the drug trafficking network as suppliers and stashers.
They are currently being investigated under Section 3A of Chapter 27 of the Misuse of Drugs Act for possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of distribution. If found guilty, they may face the death penalty.
Meanwhile, another three arrestees are also being investigated under Section 83(1) of the Criminal Assets Recovery Order (CARO) 2012.
The Bureau will continue to carry out raids and arrests to dismantle this drug trafficking network. This network has carried out illegal activities with impunity, disregarding the welfare of the nation’s citizens and residents, causing significant harm.
The Bureau hereby extends its gratitude to the security intelligence agencies for their collaborative support, which was instrumental to the success of this operation.
This operation targets drug trafficking networks associated with distribution networks previously dismantled by the BKN.
From December 2025 to February 2026, a series of raids were carried out in Brunei-Muara District, targeting areas such as Kampong Bunut, Kampong Bengkaran Batu, and various locations in Kampong Ayer, especially Kampong Tamoi.
A total of 36 people were arrested in this operation, including 27 men and 9 women, aged between 18 and 57.
So far, Operation Kiyomeru has seized the following items: 209.39 grams of syabu (methamphetamine), BND 6,836 and SGD 22 in cash (believed to be proceeds of drug trafficking), drug paraphernalia, drug packaging equipment (such as scissors, electronic scales, and transparent plastic bags), a vehicle suspected to be used for drug trafficking activities, as well as several pieces of jewelry believed to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
The seized syabu is estimated to be worth over BND 20,000 on the local market, enough for at least 2,000 users.
The operating model of this drug trafficking network involves recruiting young people and their associates as drug suppliers and paying them for their services. In addition, they are used as runners, responsible for receiving drugs and delivering them to buyers in the water villages, including Kampong Tamoi and nearby villages.
The Bureau’s investigation found that three of those arrested are 20 years old and were involved in the drug trafficking network as suppliers and stashers.
They are currently being investigated under Section 3A of Chapter 27 of the Misuse of Drugs Act for possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of distribution. If found guilty, they may face the death penalty.
Meanwhile, another three arrestees are also being investigated under Section 83(1) of the Criminal Assets Recovery Order (CARO) 2012.
The Bureau will continue to carry out raids and arrests to dismantle this drug trafficking network. This network has carried out illegal activities with impunity, disregarding the welfare of the nation’s citizens and residents, causing significant harm.
The Bureau hereby extends its gratitude to the security intelligence agencies for their collaborative support, which was instrumental to the success of this operation.