RANAU: Police arrested three local men and seized suspected methamphetamine and ketum in two separate operations in the district.
In the first operation, a 36-year-old man and a woman were detained during a raid following information from the public and police intelligence.
Police seized 0.94 gramme of suspected methamphetamine, along with several items believed to be related to drug activities.
The man was found to have 11 previous drug-related records and seven traffic offences.
The case is being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
In a separate traffic operation, police stopped a vehicle carrying two men after becoming suspicious of their behaviour.
A bottle containing suspected ketum was found inside a backpack in the vehicle, while the driver was also found to be without a valid driving licence.
Both men tested positive for methamphetamine and were detained for further investigation.
In Lahad Datu, police arrested three people, including two Filipino women, during Ops Tapis at several locations in the district.
The suspects comprised a local security guard and two Filipino women.
Police seized 6.05 grammes of suspected syabu, estimated to be worth about RM660, during the operations.
The drugs were found in seven packets, together with a pair of scissors, a modified straw and aluminium foil.
All three suspects tested negative for drug abuse.
Police said the cases were being investigated under Sections 12(2) and 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The suspects were remanded to assist investigations into suspected drug possession and trafficking.
In Sandakan, thirteen men were arrested in a drug crackdown targeting suspected drug-related activities in Bukit Nenas and Batu 3.
The arrests were made during Ops Gempur Khas and several related operations on Tuesday.
Two suspects were detained for suspected drug trafficking under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, while four others were arrested for suspected drug possession under Section 12(2).
The remaining seven suspects were detained for allegedly self-administering drugs under Section 15(1)(a).
Police said all 13 suspects tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine.
