BINTANGOR: A routine Op Tapis patrol turned into a drug arrest when police detained a 34-year-old man in the Bintangor area after he was suspected of being involved in drug-related activities.
Meradong district police chief DSP Tansli Mering said the arrest was carried out at about 12 noon on Apr 7 by the Task Force team from the the district police eadquarters (IPD).
“The suspect was subsequently taken to IPD Meradong for further action.
“Following a urine screening conducted at the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Branch office, the man tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine,” he said in a statement.
Tansli added that checks further revealed that the suspect, classified as a first-time offender (B1), has no prior criminal or drug-related record.
“He is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a penalty of a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or imprisonment of up to two years, or both, upon conviction,” he added.
He stressed that drug-related offences remain a serious concern and reiterated that enforcement actions will continue without compromise.
The public is urged to channel any information related to drug activities in the district to the authorities.
Information can be directed to the Bintangor Police Station at 084-693222.
