Terengganu Police Seize Meth Worth RM6.3 Mln

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Terengganu police dismantled a drug distribution syndicate and seized 198.9 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine, worth RM6.3 million, on July 28

State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the seizure was made through an integrated roadblock operation by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (JSJN) and Traffic Enforcement Division of the Kuala Terengganu district police headquarters (IPD) in Sungai Ikan on the Kota Bharu-Kuala Terengganu route at about 5 pm.

He said the drugs were found in two cars, a Mercedes Benz and Perodua Myvi, which the suspects had abandoned in front of residents' houses in Kampung Felda Belara after fleeing a roadblock.

Police found that two cars had made sudden U-turns before fleeing towards Kota Bharu. After a five-kilometre chase, police managed to find the abandoned vehicles in front of villagers’ houses.

"The results of the inspection found seven polystyrene boxes containing 188 packages filled with drugs which could be used by 995,550 people," he said at a press conference at the Terengganu police contingent headquarters (IPK) here today.

Mohd Khairi said initial investigations found that the drugs were brought in from Kelantan to be distributed to markets outside Terengganu, including the Klang Valley.

According to him, the police have identified the owner of the Myvi car, but are still tracking down two suspects, including the drivers who are believed to be locals.

Police have been unable to identify the owner of the Mercedes because its chassis had been damaged.

"Members of the public with relevant information can contact the Terengganu police contingent JSJN hotline at 011-67351234," he also said.

He added that the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

-- BERNAMA