146 Individuals Detained In Anti-drugs Operation In Terengganu

CHUKAI, April 22 (Bernama) -- The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) detained 146 individuals, including four women, in a five-day operation carried out in Terengganu from last Saturday until today.

Terengganu AADK director Arzmi Abdullah said the arrests were made in three districts, namely Kemaman, Setiu and Marang, involving individuals aged between 18 and 61 who were detained under Section 3(1) of the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 after being tested positive for drugs. 

“The arrests involved 142 men and four women,” he told a press conference after the operation in Seri Bandi near here today.

He said of the total, 132 individuals were tested positive for methamphetamine, seven for heroin and another seven for ketum. 

“Among those detained were civil servants, labourers, restaurant workers as well as a single mother,” he said.

Arzmi said six officers and 69 personnel were involved in the implementation of the operation, which is aimed at curbing drug and prohibited substance abuse in identified areas, as well as to clear locations that have become drug dens.

He added that AADK would continue to intensify detection and arrest operations to help those involved receive appropriate treatment and rehabilitation.

-- BERNAMA