BEAUFORT: Six individuals were arrested by the District Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) during a series of operations targeting drug abuse here Friday.
District Police Chief Supt Champin Piuh confirmed the arrests, involving five men and one woman who tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine following initial urine screenings.
He said the separate operations were conducted at different times and locations as part of ongoing enforcement efforts to clamp down on local drug activities.
All six suspects are being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and are currently remanded at the Beaufort police station lockup.
In a separate incident, police also arrested a 32-year-old man who ran amok and assaulted his family members under the influence of syabu (methamphetamine).
“The suspect was detained after his preliminary urine test returned positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine,” Champin said, adding that the suspect is likewise being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the same Act.
Champin urged the public to continue supplying information regarding drug trafficking and abuse to the police to help maintain community safety and public order.
