The Malaysian Police have arrested three Singaporeans for growing and selling cannabis in Selangor, Malaysia. Drugs worth of RM19,000 (SGD$ 6141) were found at a rental bungalow located in Semenyih.
The three Singaporeans consisting of a father and two sons between the ages of 25 and 58 went to Malaysia to rent a three-story house to plant cannabis trees. They intend to supply the local and Asian markets to make a profit.
Police investigations revealed that the suspects purchased cannabis tree seeds through a website in the United States and mailed them to Malaysia to start the cannabis business.
A total of 8 cannabis plants and 23 containers of cannabis leaves were found. The police also seized 4 lights, 2 air coolers, 2 air conditioners, 2 oxygen machines and other items, as well as a cargo truck worth RM30,000.
Investigation revealed that the three suspects entered Malaysia from Singapore as perfume merchants, after renting the house the secretly planted cannabis trees and dried cannabis leaves in the bungalows. The suspect has rented a bungalow at a monthly rent of RM2,000 since February this year.
One of the suspects was tested positive as a cannabis abuser.