PENAMPANG: A recent joint operation by Sabah Police Contingent’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department and Penampang police resulted in the seizure of various drugs worth RM119,400 and the arrest of two local men.
Both suspects, aged 31 and 49, tested positive for various drug substances.
Penampang District Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton said the raid on an entertainment premises yielded 5.727gm of ecstasy powder, 32.58gm of ketamine, 18 Erimin 5 pills weighing 6.23gm and 11 ecstasy pills weighing 5gm.
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Background checks revealed that one of the suspects has a previous criminal record related to drug offences, indicating possible repeat involvement in narcotics activities.
Both men are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries severe penalties including the death sentence or life imprisonment of 30 years, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane, on conviction.
The case is also being investigated under Section 15(1)(A) of the same Act, which provides for a maximum fine of RM5,000 or imprisonment up to two years if found guilty.
The suspects are currently under remand as investigations continue.
Members of the public with information about drug-related crimes are urged to come forward and report to the authorities immediately.
