Couple arrested with RM3.59 million worth of drugs in Johor

Johor police apprehended a married couple and confiscated drugs valued at RM3.59 million during a raid on a residence in Kulai on Thursday. The operation, a result of ongoing intelligence gathering with public cooperation, led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man and his 34-year-old wife.

Authorities discovered a significant quantity of narcotics during a search of the premises. The seizure included 16 plastic packets of suspected methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) weighing approximately 21,766 grams, 44 plastic packets of ecstasy powder (1,888 grams), 1,621 ecstasy pills (570 grams), 6,400 Erimin 5 pills, and three packets of ketamine. In total, 26.94 kilograms of drugs were seized, with an estimated market value of RM3.59 million. Police stated this amount is sufficient for approximately 90,277 individuals.

In addition to the drugs, police confiscated three vehicles, RM25,000 in cash, and various jewelry, bringing the total value of seized assets to RM206,752. The couple, believed to be drug dealers, had allegedly been active since early January. While the male suspect tested positive for methamphetamine, his wife tested negative for drug abuse. Their modus operandi involved using their home as a storage and repackaging facility before distributing the drugs to the local market.

The suspects are currently under a seven-day remand order until next Wednesday for further investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.