BINTANGOR: Two men with previous drug-related offences were arrested by police again today (Mac 11) after being suspected of involvement in drug abuse activities.
The suspects, aged 26 and 27, were detained at around 9.40 am by a special task force from the Meradong District Police Headquarters (IPD) during Operasi Tapis.
Meradong District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Tansli Mering, said both suspects were arrested during the operation conducted around Bintangor town.
According to him, preliminary urine screening tests carried out on the suspects found them positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.
“A check on their past records also found that both suspects had one previous drug-related offence,” he said.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug abuse.
If convicted, both suspects may face a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment of up to two years.
“Police take drug-related offences seriously and will not compromise with any such activities. The public is urged to channel information to the police regarding drug-related activities in the Meradong district,” he said.
