Three men arrested in Lahad Datu drug raid

15 May 2025 • 5:48 PM MYT
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By: Azmie Lim

LAHAD DATU: Police arrested three men and seized suspected syabu worth RM8,063 during a raid at a hut in Kampung Ubi, Jalan Kenangan.

The operation was carried out by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division of the Lahad Datu Police Headquarters.

Acting District Police Chief Supt Jimmy Panyau said officers confiscated 73.30 grams of syabu and drug-related paraphernalia during the raid.

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All suspects, aged 27 to 48 and without valid identification documents, are being investigated under Sections 39B and 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.