59 arrested in Kuching drug crackdown under Ops Tapis Khas
by Galileo Petingi · Borneo Post OnlineKUCHING (Dec 15): Police arrested 59 individuals for various drug-related offences during Ops Tapis Khas conducted here from Dec 6 to 14.
Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said two individuals were arrested under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, nine under Section 12(2), and the remaining 48 under Section 15(1)(a) of the same Act.
“Several types of drugs were successfully seized throughout the operation, including 23.84 grammes of methamphetamine and 0.90 grammes of Erimin 5 pills. The total estimated value of the seized drugs is RM2,682.40,” he said in a statement on Monday.
Alexson said the success of the operation was the result of continuous intelligence efforts and cooperation from the public, adding that police would not compromise with any party involved in drug-related activities.
He stressed that possessing, distributing or protecting drug-related activities are serious offences under the law.
Members of the public may channel information to the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) hotline at 012-208 7222 or the Sarawak NCID at 017-592 9211.