PADAWAN: Five local individuals were arrested for suspected drug abuse in separate operations around Kota Sentosa and Batu Kawa here yesterday.
Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the suspects, aged between 22 and 39, were detained during enforcement operations carried out in the areas.
“Two of the suspects, aged 22 and 29, were arrested under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for possessing crystalline substances believed to be methamphetamine.
“All five suspects also tested positive for drugs following urine screening tests,” he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
