Three Chinese men face charges for allegedly trafficking 26kg of methamphetamine in Penang, with the case set for High Court mention in February 2026.
GEORGE TOWN: Three Chinese nationals were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here for allegedly trafficking 26 kg of drugs.
The accused, Xie Zhouji, 38; Zhang Mea, 32; and Chen Cheng, 36, nodded in understanding after the charges were read before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26 kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10.00 pm on Dec 20.
They are charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The offence carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction.
Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Danial Amir Saad did not offer bail. The court agreed to deny bail and fixed Feb 25, 2026, for the next mention, pending the chemistry report.
