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Police in Perak have arrested seven individuals, including a husband-and-wife pair, in a significant drug enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of 2.8 kilograms of MDMA, marking another major bust in the state's ongoing fight against illicit narcotics.
Malaysia's police have arrested 13 alleged drug couriers and confiscated cannabis and cocaine worth RM21.26 million in a significant enforcement action at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, marking another success in targeting transnational trafficking networks.
Two police officers were killed and four others wounded in a shootout with a gunman during an anti-drug operation in Tak Bai, Narathiwat province on Sunday. The suspect remains at large.
Malaysia Airlines has initiated an internal review after Indonesian authorities detained one of its pilots on suspected drug-related charges, marking a significant incident for the national carrier.
Malaysian authorities have dismissed social media claims of a mass escape from a Bangi drug rehabilitation facility, confirming instead that four missing inmates were located and rearrested in Perak following separate absconding incidents.
Law enforcement apprehended two intercity bus operators during a routine highway checkpoint, seizing narcotics concealed within vehicle seating. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking through transport networks.
Authorities in Pahang have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized nearly RM100,000 in cash alongside RM21,500 worth of controlled substances during an operation in Felda Tembangau.
Malaysian authorities report 180 citizens arrested overseas for suspected drug mule activities since early 2024, primarily victims of recruitment schemes offering lucrative employment opportunities.
Authorities have arrested several individuals in recent GOF raids, including a suspect with an extensive criminal history involving six prior drug offences, signalling continued enforcement efforts against narcotics trafficking.
Melaka police have arrested two individuals accused of orchestrating a tobacco smuggling operation into Sungai Udang Prison using unmanned aerial technology, marking another incident of contraband reaching Malaysian correctional facilities.
Johor's Road Transport Department has identified 16 drivers testing positive for drugs during a ten-day integrated operation involving police, anti-drug agencies and highway operators across strategic locations.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has confiscated 718.43kg of vapes laced with synthetic drugs and THC since 2023, resulting in 585 arrests across 400 cases. Seizures are accelerating, with enforcement intensifying against online distribution networks targeting young people.
An actress known for her role in a police drama series was among 14 people arrested during a pre-dawn enforcement operation targeting an unlicensed entertainment establishment in Kuala Lumpur, with authorities reporting a positive drug test.
Authorities arrested a timber lorry driver and one other person at Gombak Toll Plaza following positive drug tests for methamphetamine and cannabis during a routine screening operation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up enforcement against synthetic drugs, particularly methamphetamine and fentanyl, following record arrests and seizures. The government is also considering legislative amendments to address emerging drug threats.
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Malaysian police arrested 135 drivers under the influence of drugs during a recent highway safety campaign, with commercial motorists—including taxi and bus operators—accounting for nearly 90 per cent of those detained.
A three-day anti-drug operation across Pahang's 11 districts has resulted in 333 arrests and the seizure of narcotics, cash and vehicles valued at more than RM500,000.
Authorities in Pahang arrested two men following the discovery of narcotics worth RM14,000 at Felda Bukit Mendi settlement in Triang, highlighting ongoing drug enforcement efforts in rural agricultural communities.
A 36-year-old doctor in Singapore has been found guilty of consuming MDMA after being arrested during a police raid at a Sentosa hotel villa in August 2023. The court rejected his defence that his drink was spiked.
A 28-year-old Singapore vape dealer has been sentenced to 16 months and five weeks in jail after pleading guilty to selling over 800 Kpods and nearly hitting Health Sciences Authority officers while attempting to flee a Bishan raid in July 2025.