Malaysia's boldest takes on news, entertainment and buzz.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta has recorded more than 300 drug cases in the first seven months of 2024, averaging at least two seizures daily. The cases involve suspects from multiple nationalities and highlight how international trafficking networks exploit major aviation hubs.
Johor police have dismantled a major syndicate manufacturing and distributing narcotics-laced vape cartridges estimated at RM10.68 million, arresting seven individuals across simultaneous operations.
Indonesian authorities have apprehended a 22-year-old Malaysian at Juanda International Airport in East Java for allegedly smuggling nearly one kilogramme of methamphetamine and 1,089 ecstasy pills hidden beneath a corset. The drugs were valued at approximately Rp2.9 billion.
Tumpat police arrested a car repossesser and seized 6,000 yaba pills worth RM60,000 in Kelantan. The bust follows growing concerns about drug trafficking networks operating across Malaysia's northern states.
Indonesian customs officials arrested a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot at Jakarta airport on July 29 for attempting to smuggle 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy and crystal meth into Indonesia. Authorities suspect he is part of an international trafficking network.
Thai narcotics authorities have dismantled an international drug smuggling network, seizing 24.38kg of heroin concealed in parcels disguised as local handicrafts and clothing. The operation involved coordination across multiple provinces and suspects with cross-border links.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph40bnwg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph40bnwp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22272%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EPerak%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Perak police have dismantled a drug trafficking network operating in the state, arresting three individuals including a 17-year-old. The operation targeted dealers distributing controlled substances across the region.
Ipoh police have apprehended a teenager alongside two others following a targeted operation against a local drug distribution network, seizing substances worth over RM120,000 in the Pengkalan Tiara area.