PENAMPANG: The Royal Malaysia Police seized 25.7 kilograms of suspected syabu worth approximately RM1.29 million during an operation at the lobby of a condominium here on Monday.
The seizure was carried out by the district Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division, which inspected four boxes and found 24 transparent plastic packets containing crystal-like substances believed to be methamphetamine.
Penampang district police chief Supt. Sammy Newton said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Further investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest those involved and to dismantle the drug distribution network.
Police also expressed appreciation to members of the public for information that led to the success of the operation and urged continued cooperation to keep Penampang safe from drug-related activities.
