A Singaporean man was among 10 people arrested during a series of enforcement raids in Johor Bahru and Batu Pahat, Malaysia, targeting illegal substance trafficking operations.
The large-scale operations were conducted between May 11 and 14 by Malaysian authorities, who said three separate syndicates were disrupted during the raids.
Authorities reportedly seized contraband and related materials worth around RM4.3 million, which is approximately S$1.4 million.
Those arrested were aged between 24 and 54, and included three Malaysian men, two Malaysian women, three Vietnamese women, one Thai woman and one Singaporean man.
Multiple Raids Conducted Across Johor
During the first operation in Johor Bahru, police arrested a Malaysian couple alongside five foreign nationals believed to have played different roles within the trafficking network.
Authorities reportedly confiscated around 19.06kg of illegal substances and 9.01 litres of liquid materials with an estimated street value of RM1.47 million (around S$472,000).
Luxury items and assets were also seized during the operation, including bracelets, high-end watches and two vehicles.
Several suspects allegedly tested positive for controlled substances during screening procedures, while one individual was found to have a prior criminal record.
Storekeeper Allegedly Linked To Syndicate
In a separate raid in Batu Pahat, Malaysian authorities arrested a local man believed to have acted as a storage handler for one of the syndicates.
Officers reportedly recovered around 9.48kg of prohibited materials and additional liquid substances worth about RM1.15 million (approximately S$369,000).
Two vehicles and cash were also seized during the operation.
The suspect was reportedly remanded for seven days beginning May 13 to assist with investigations.
Third Raid Leads To More Seizures
In the third operation carried out in Johor Bahru, officers arrested a man and a woman believed to be connected to distribution activities.
Authorities allegedly recovered another 13.07kg of illegal materials worth around RM1.73 million (about S$555,000), together with several vehicles and other items.
One suspect reportedly tested positive during screening, while another was found to have previous criminal records.
Investigations into the syndicates are still ongoing.
The latest crackdown highlights continued cross-border enforcement efforts by Malaysian authorities against organised criminal networks operating within the region.
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