Bintulu police nab six individuals, including a foreigner, for drugs
BINTULU: Police here arrested multiple suspects involved in drug activities on Wednesday (May 11) and Thursday (May 12). According to Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit, three local men and one foreigner were detained on May 11 in Pasar Lama, Tanjung Kidurong and Simpang Bakun. “The suspects, aged between 23 and 43, were found to be […]
Bintulu cops seize drugs worth over RM80k
BINTULU: Police here recorded their biggest drug haul so far this year with the seizure of ketamine and Ecstasy drugs worth RM88,000 on Sunday (Feb 13). The raid conducted by district narcotics police took place at a house in Pearl Garden around 8pm. Bintulu OCPD Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the team found a 41-year-old man […]
Sarawak police aim to eradicate drug-related activities in 2022
KUCHING: Sarawak police aim to eradicate drug trafficking and drug abuse activities as part of its list of mission for 2022. In addition to contributing to crime, Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail emphasised that such activities also played a part in the collapse of families and the economy. “Once again, I call on all […]
Making Miri drug free in two years’ time
BY JACINTHA JOLENE MIRI: Miri can expect to be drug free by 2024, judging from the One Stop Committee (OSC) and several other agencies’ commitment and zeal. A Drug-Free Miri District Action Plan Workshop here yesterday (Jan 20) laid down several measures that could help the city achieve drug-free status in two years’ time. The […]
Housewife, 23, held for drugs
MUKAH: Police arrested a 23-year-old housewife for alleged involvement in drug abuse activities at Jalan Mukah-Selangau on Friday (Jan 7). This was the second case reported for this year, and in the space of five days, following the first one in the old town here on Jan 2. The suspect, who is from Rumah Api, […]
Two men, a woman arrested for drugs
SERIAN: Narcotics police arrested two men and a woman on suspicion of engaging in drug activities at different locations here on Tuesday (Nov 23). Serian OCPD DSP Aswandy Anis, who confirmed the case, said the suspects, who are aged between 22, 26 and 31, tested positive for drugs. The first arrest took place at an […]
Over 900 people arrested for drugs from January to September
KUCHING: Authorities have arrested 901 individuals suspected of engaging in drug abuse activities throughout Sarawak this year. They were nabbed in 422 operations carried out from January to September. Of the 901 people, 759 tested positive for drugs. Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) Sarawak chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed that in the […]
RM5.38 mln to curb substance abuse
KUCHING: A total of RM5.38 million has been allocated to strengthen the effectiveness of the One-Stop Committee to address drugs and substance abuse issues (OSC MIDS) in Sarawak. Its chairperson Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the contribution from the state government was welcomed by the agencies involved in OSC MIDS. Fatimah, who is also the […]
Positive results since formation of drug prevention committee
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: The ongoing efforts of the One-Stop Committee (OSC) to address drug and substance issues (MIDS) have yielded positive and encouraging results, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said data showed a 4.53 percent decrease in arrests compared to June (683 arrests). […]
Drug suspect bites cop in bid to escape arrest
MUKAH: A routine arrest in Sepiring, Selangau turned into a bizarre incident that a policeman will not forget for quite some time. The law enforcer was chomped on by a man he was sent to apprehend at an oil palm plantation in Jalan Sibu-Bintulu early Wednesday (July 28). Mukah OCPD DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said […]
