SARATOK: A 28-year-old local man was arrested for allegedly possessing drugs along Jalan Saratok here last Wednesday (Feb 11).
Saratok Police Chief, DSP Mathew Manggie, said the suspect was apprehended at about 10 am by a Task Force team led by Insp. Henry Muji following a check in the area.
“The suspect was found in possession of a substance believed to be syabu and was brought to the Saratok Police Station for further action, including a urine screening test,” he said.
The urine test returned positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
Police records showed the suspect had three prior offences in 2024 under Section 379 of the Penal Code, Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 4A(a) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
The case is being investigated under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
