Perak police detain married couple suspected of drug trafficking, confiscating methamphetamine and chemicals worth RM2.87 million.
IPOH: Police have arrested a married couple suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and seized narcotics worth RM2.87 million in Taiping.
Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin stated that the 39-year-old local man was arrested by the roadside in Pokok Assam at 5.15 pm.
The 26-year-old woman was detained at a house in Taman Assamara later the same day.
Police seized six transparent packets containing drugs believed to be methamphetamine weighing 5.06 kilogrammes.
They also confiscated a liquid substance suspected to be narcotics with an estimated weight of 84.75 litres.
Two vehicles, a Nissan Navara and a Honda City worth an estimated RM100,000, were also seized.
Noor Hisam said police confiscated equipment and chemicals allegedly used to refine low-quality methamphetamine for resale.
The couple is believed to have been involved in drug trafficking activities since August.
The seized drugs were intended for distribution outside Perak with an estimated street value to supply more than 51,000 users.
Only the male suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and has a prior record of drug and criminal offences.
The couple has been remanded for seven days from Wednesday to assist in the investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
This success is the result of continuous intelligence efforts and cooperation from the public.
Noor Hisam added that police will not tolerate anyone involved in drug trafficking, processing, or abetting drug-related activities. – Bernama
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