Police seize RM2.85 billion in drugs, up by RM865.45 million in first nine months
Authorities confiscated drugs worth RM2.85 billion from January to September, an increase of RM865.45 million over the same period last year.
The Federal Narcotics Crime Investigation Department reported that drug seizures reached RM2.85 billion in the first three quarters of the year, marking a rise of RM865.45 million compared with the previous year. During that time, 167,601 drug-related incidents were recorded nationwide. The crackdown led to 186,257 arrests of individuals linked to narcotics offenses.
Why it matters
The surge in drug seizures and arrests signals a heightened law-enforcement focus on narcotics in Malaysia.
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