Police cripple a Klang Valley drug syndicate led by a ‘Robin Hood’ figure, seizing RM77 million in narcotics and arresting nine suspects in Selangor raids.
KUALA SELANGOR: Police have dismantled a major drug trafficking syndicate operating in the Klang Valley, seizing narcotics valued at over RM77 million.
The syndicate was allegedly masterminded by a Malaysian man who acted like ‘Robin Hood’ by providing jobs and financial assistance to gain community trust.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspect was arrested in Shah Alam along with five kilogrammes of methamphetamine.
Police also seized 300 grammes of heroin, one kilogramme of base heroin, and over RM1 million in cash during the operation.
Eight other men, including two foreigners, were arrested in raids on a house in Bestari Jaya and a scrap metal godown in Batang Berjuntai.
The godown was believed to have been used for drug processing, where police found 2,375 kilogrammes of suspected methamphetamine in 97 containers.
Additional discoveries included Erimin 5, methamphetamine, and various drug-processing equipment and machinery.
Hussein said the main suspect used his scrap metal business and other ventures as fronts for his drug operations.
The syndicate had been actively distributing drugs in the Klang Valley since January 2024, according to police intelligence.
Authorities conducted five months of surveillance before executing the raids last week.
All other suspects arrested were believed to be playing roles as storekeepers and runners for the syndicate.
The mastermind has seven previous criminal records involving drugs and other offences.
The other Malaysian suspects collectively have 19 prior records for similar crimes.
Police also seized various assets under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 valued at RM1.26 million.
The main suspect has been remanded for seven days until November 26.
The eight other suspects have been remanded until November 29.
The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction.
