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Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has urged Malaysia to treat synthetic drug abuse as a national priority, warning that without decisive action the country risks losing an entire generation to addiction.
Johor police have dismantled a synthetic drug distribution network operating across the state, resulting in eight arrests including a 16-year-old. The operation reportedly used an elderly resident's vehicle as a mobile sales hub.
Two brothers and a woman appeared in Batu Pahat magistrate's court on charges of trafficking MDMA-infused vape liquid and possessing ketamine. The case underscores growing concerns over synthetic drug abuse across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up efforts to combat surging synthetic drug trafficking, deploying advanced technology and proposing legal amendments to tackle emerging psychoactive substances threatening public health and security.