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Suspect arrested for drug possession

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The red packet with the drug inside it, recovered from the suspect.

KUCHING: A 60-year-old suspect from Jalan Laruh here was arrested at 10.30pm last Saturday at the lobby of a hotel at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol here during a raid.

The suspect was found in possession of a red packet (angpow) containing 10.13 grams of ‘syabu’ with a market value of RM2,358.

He was then brought for a urine test and found to be positive for drug.

The suspect had previously been banished from the state for drug-related offences.

He is being detained for questioning.

Kuching police chief, ACP Abang Ahmad Bin Abang Julai confirmed the case and said the suspect will be charged under Section 39A (1) of the Dangerous Drug Act, 1952 which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ jail, whipping and fine.

The suspect will also be charged with drug-taking.

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