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Husband and wife among 7 individuals involved in drug trafficking
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Husband and wife among 7 individuals involved in drug trafficking

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Police in Penang, Malaysia, arrested seven individuals, including a married couple, in connection with drug trafficking.
  • The operations, conducted between August 15 and 22, resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at approximately RM3.2 million.
  • The arrested couple is aged 26 and 25, and further details are expected from the Penang Police Chief.

Penang police have arrested seven individuals, including a married couple, in a series of operations targeting drug trafficking in the state. The coordinated efforts, which took place between August 15 and August 22, led to a significant seizure of narcotics.

Authorities reported that the drugs confiscated during these operations are valued at approximately RM3.2 million. This substantial bust indicates a major disruption to drug distribution networks operating in Penang.

The arrested couple, identified as a 26-year-old male and a 25-year-old female, were apprehended as part of these ongoing investigations. Penang Police Chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng provided the initial details of the arrests and seizures.

Further investigations are expected to follow as police work to dismantle the full extent of the drug trafficking ring. The successful operations highlight the police's commitment to combating illicit drug activities within the region.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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