Police arrest 51 men, seize RM103,070 in drugs, and probe a death in luxury hotel raids targeting drug abuse and immoral activities.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 51 men were arrested in a series of four raids that uncovered drug abuse activities and a “gay party” at a prominent hotel in the capital early yesterday morning.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) Director Datuk Seri Hussein Omar Khan said that the raids, conducted between 2:35 am and 5:00 am, led to the arrest of 23 local men and 28 foreign nationals aged between 21 and 52.
Hussein said that during the raids at the scene, police also seized various types of drugs estimated to be worth RM103,070. This included 1.15 kilograms (kg) of liquid methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), 284 grams of MDMA powder, ecstasy pills (8.56 grams), ecstasy powder (8.7 grams), and ketamine (11.61 grams).
“Initial urine screening results showed that 36 individuals tested positive for drugs, while 15 tested negative. A background check on their criminal records revealed that one of the arrested suspects has a prior criminal record related to a drug case,” he said.
Hussein added that prior to the raids, police spotted a man, believed to be involved in the party, being carried out of the hotel lobby in an unconscious state.
“The victim was rushed to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) but was confirmed dead upon arrival,” he said.
He noted that the group was found to be using the rooms of the luxury hotel as locations to party, abuse drugs, and engage in immoral activities.
All suspects have been remanded for between three and six days to assist with the investigation.
The case is being investigated under Section 39B, Section 39A(1), Section 12(2), and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
