The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysian police have dismantled a sophisticated drug operation in Johor manufacturing and distributing narcotics-infused vape cartridges valued at RM10.68 million. Seven suspects were arrested during simultaneous raids across five locations.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Malaysian citizen at Surabaya's airport following the discovery of nearly 1kg of methamphetamine and over 1,000 ecstasy pills concealed in a corset, marking another drug trafficking case involving Malaysian nationals.
Thai authorities arrested three Malaysian men on July 31 at Hat Yai Railway Station while attempting to smuggle 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in luggage. Each suspect was reportedly offered RM8,000 by a drug syndicate.
Thai police arrested three Malaysians aboard a Bangkok-Hat Yai train with 87kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million hidden in their baggage, marking another significant cross-border drug trafficking case.
Two Indonesian men have been charged in Balik Pulau with drug trafficking offences involving 147 kilograms of methamphetamine, marking a significant bust in Malaysia's ongoing battle against transnational narcotics networks.
Indonesian customs authorities have detained a 39-year-old Malaysian airline pilot at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle approximately 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy and crystal methamphetamine into the country.
Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau arrested three men on July 27 and seized drugs valued at $142,000, including 5.52kg of cannabis, 132g of ice, 145g of ketamine and LSD stamps across three separate operations.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested two long-distance bus drivers after discovering methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle seat during a checkpoint operation at Gua Musang rest area.
Authorities in Bera have arrested a suspected drug trafficker carrying RM21,500 worth of narcotics, with a subsequent house search uncovering nearly RM100,000 in cash at his Felda Tembangau property.
Penang police have arrested a suspect and confiscated 3.1kg of MDMA valued at approximately RM470,000 following a raid in Teluk Air Tawar. The operation marks another significant drug seizure in the state.
A 19-year-old Malaysian faced arrest at Hong Kong International Airport on July 9 after 3 kilogrammes of cannabis buds were discovered in his checked baggage during routine screening procedures.
Police in Kelantan arrested a 35-year-old tow truck operator after uncovering a significant drug cache. Officers discovered 6,000 yaba pills worth approximately RM60,000 concealed in a vehicle, prompting immediate action by narcotics units in the region.
Police in Kelantan arrested two men and confiscated 2,000 yaba tablets valued at approximately RM20,000 during a raid at a food court in Pasir Puteh yesterday.
Thai police have arrested a man accused of acting as a middleman in an international heroin smuggling operation. The suspect allegedly coordinated with a network organiser and arranged deliveries to couriers bound for Australia.
Penang police have dismantled a significant liquid methamphetamine syndicate following the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect in Nobong Tebal, with narcotics valued at over RM450,000 seized during the operation.
Thai authorities have uncovered sophisticated heroin smuggling involving an airline crew member arrested in Australia, with drugs concealed in fabric of bags within a 12-piece luggage shipment.
Hong Kong authorities have seized 361kg of cocaine across two separate yacht operations near Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, marking the territory's largest cocaine trafficking case in a year.
Authorities arrested two acquaintances during a drug enforcement operation in Felda Bukit Mendi, Triang, after uncovering narcotics valued at approximately RM14,000.
A Singapore doctor has been convicted of consuming MDMA following a police raid at a Sentosa hotel villa where 49 men were arrested. He and an acquaintance were found guilty despite claiming their drinks were spiked.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers in Narathiwat province, including members with alleged ties to Malaysian smuggling networks, during an intensive month-long anti-narcotics campaign that resulted in the seizure of RM1.2 million in contraband.