(Bandar Seri Begawan, 18th) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted a raid in Kampong Kianggeh on the morning of June 15, 2026, successfully arresting a 56-year-old local repeat drug trafficker and a 20-year-old foreign female.
During the operation codenamed “Operation Mule”, law enforcement officers seized 930.05 grams of methamphetamine (Syabu), with an estimated street value of BND 111,000, enough to supply at least 9,000 users. In addition, BND 12,000 in cash, believed to be proceeds from drug transactions, was confiscated.
The NCB also discovered closed-circuit television cameras suspected of being used to monitor law enforcement in the residential area, as well as drug packaging tools including small transparent plastic bags, scissors, electronic scales, and drug-taking equipment.
The authorities revealed that the mastermind had previously been jailed three times. The most recent sentence was for 20 years’ imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane under three charges of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Chapter 27), and he was released in 2020.
However, after his release, the suspect showed no remorse and continued drug trafficking activities, using “runners” and trusted associates to cover up his operations, gradually establishing a more organized crime network.
Preliminary investigations also found suspicious drug funds totaling BND 56,562 in his bank accounts, including one account belonging to his 87-year-old mother, who was reportedly unaware of the situation.
The two suspects are currently being investigated under Section 3A of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Chapter 27). If convicted and the quantities involved are established, they could face the death penalty or imprisonment.
The NCB also pointed out that the mastermind is additionally under investigation under Section 3 of the Criminal Assets Recovery Order (CARO) 2012.
The authorities stressed that the operation to dismantle this drug syndicate will continue until all those involved are brought to justice, and expressed gratitude to the relevant government departments for their cooperation, ensuring the success of the operation.
The NCB also discovered closed-circuit television cameras suspected of being used to monitor law enforcement in the residential area, as well as drug packaging tools including small transparent plastic bags, scissors, electronic scales, and drug-taking equipment.
The authorities revealed that the mastermind had previously been jailed three times. The most recent sentence was for 20 years’ imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane under three charges of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Chapter 27), and he was released in 2020.
However, after his release, the suspect showed no remorse and continued drug trafficking activities, using “runners” and trusted associates to cover up his operations, gradually establishing a more organized crime network.
Preliminary investigations also found suspicious drug funds totaling BND 56,562 in his bank accounts, including one account belonging to his 87-year-old mother, who was reportedly unaware of the situation.
The two suspects are currently being investigated under Section 3A of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Chapter 27). If convicted and the quantities involved are established, they could face the death penalty or imprisonment.
The NCB also pointed out that the mastermind is additionally under investigation under Section 3 of the Criminal Assets Recovery Order (CARO) 2012.
The authorities stressed that the operation to dismantle this drug syndicate will continue until all those involved are brought to justice, and expressed gratitude to the relevant government departments for their cooperation, ensuring the success of the operation.