Kuala Lumpur police seized over 1,000 tonnes of drugs worth RM1.1 billion in 2025, arresting more than 20,000 suspects in a major crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Police seized more than 1,000 tonnes of drugs valued at over RM1.1 billion across the Federal Territory last year.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the narcotics haul weighed 1,085,013 kilogrammes with an estimated street value of RM1,105,880,738.
A total of 20,540 suspects were arrested in connection with 18,352 cases involving drug trafficking, possession and abuse.
“At the same time, firm action was taken against 498 individuals identified as repeat offenders under Section 39C of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a mandatory prison sentence of up to five years and up to three strokes of the cane,” he said.
To further curb trafficking, 77 syndicate members were detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985.
Property seizure actions under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 saw assets worth RM14 million confiscated.
The seized assets included land, houses, vehicles, cash and jewellery.
Police also disposed of seized drugs and investigation papers from 2009 to 2024, involving 24,149 case exhibits.
The disposed drugs weighed 2,185 kilogrammes and were valued at RM44 million.
“A total of 3,527 investigation papers dating from 1993 to 2016 have also been disposed of in accordance with established procedures,” Fadil added.
He said the police, particularly the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, will continue efforts to combat drugs.
The public is urged to share information on drug trafficking via the NCID Hotline at 012-208 7222.
