SIBU: A total of 89 individuals have been arrested within 11 days through the Narcotics Screening Operation carried out by the Sibu District Police Headquarters (IPD) from October 6 to 16, said Sibu District Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili.
The operation carried out by the Sibu IPD Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) successfully identified and took action against various categories of drug-related offences.
“Of the total arrests, four persons were investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (ADB) 1952; 10 persons under Section 12(3) of the same act, while another 75 persons were addicts arrested under Section 15(1)(a) ADB 1952,” he said in a media statement on Friday.
Zulkipli added that the police also seized 29.29 grammes of suspected syabu with an estimated market value of RM3,221.90 during the operation.
Commenting further, he explained that all 89 individuals arrested were charged at the Sibu Court, while investigations were being conducted according to their respective sections based on the offences committed.
For offences under Section 39A(1) of the ADB 1952, if convicted, the offender can be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years and not more than five years, and whipping not less than three times and not more than nine times.
Meanwhile, offences under Section 12(3) of the ADB 1952 provide for a fine not exceeding RM100,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both.
For the offence of addiction under Section 15(1)(a) of the Drug Act 1952, the offender can be fined a maximum of RM5,000 or imprisoned for not more than two years or both, in addition to supervision for two years under Section 38B of the same act.
Zulkipli stressed that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), especially the JSJN, is committed to combating drug trafficking and abuse activities in this district.
“The police call on the public who have information related to drug activities to come forward to help.
“Information can be channeled through the Bukit Aman JSJN Hotline at 012-2087222 or the Sarawak JSJN at 017-5929211.
“PDRM will continue to intensify enforcement and investigation efforts to make the community safer and free from the threat of drugs,” Zuklipli added.
