SELANGAU: Two men with prior records were arrested for alleged possession of suspected methamphetamine worth over RM2,500 at the edge of a forest here yesterday (Nov. 11).
Acting on gathered intelligence, the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) arrested the suspects, aged 21 and 27, along Jalan Sibu-Bintulu at around 12:20 pm.
Further checks uncovered 13 plastic packets containing 53.74 grammes (g) of suspected methamphetamine, along with five straw tubes containing another 1.99 g.
The seized drugs, weighing 55.73 g in total, were estimated to be worth RM2,786.
Police also confiscated a Puma sling bag and a Levi’s wallet. Two motorcycles, with an estimated combined value of RM11,000, were also seized for further action under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988.
Both suspects tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine in urine screening tests.
Mukah Police Chief, DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias, said the 21-year-old had three prior criminal and drug-related records, while the 27-year-old had one prior record.
The younger suspect has been remanded for seven days until November 19, while the older man is under a five-day remand until November 17 to facilitate investigations.
Both unemployed suspects are being held at Mukah police lock-up.
The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking and Section 15(1)(a) of the same Act for drug abuse.
Anyone with information on drug-related activities can contact the district police headquarters (IPD) at 084-871222 or report to the nearest police station.
