PENAMPANG: The district’s Narcotics Investigation Division arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized RM2,500 worth of drugs in Beverly Hills, Jalan Bundusan, here, recently.
Penampang District Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton said ecstasy powder weighing 126.41gm and Erimin 5 pills weighing 5.05gm were seized.
The 35-year-old suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
“A vehicle estimated to be worth RM45,000 was also seized for investigation under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988.
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He said the case is also being investigated under Section 39A (1) and Section 15 (1)(a) of the same act while the suspect’s remand period is until Friday (March 15).
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