Jordanian national, two women nabbed for smuggling marijuana in luxury car
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Jordanian national and two Malaysian women arrested for smuggling 6kg of marijuana in a luxury car.
- The drugs, valued at RM480,000, were found hidden in the car's trunk and rear.
- The suspects confessed to receiving the drugs from a Thai dealer and planned to deliver them to Kuala Lumpur for a fee.
Utusan Malaysia reports on a significant bust by the Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) in Kelantan, thwarting a major drug smuggling operation. The arrest of a Jordanian national and two local women, using a high-end Mercedes Benz S500L, highlights the sophisticated methods employed by drug syndicates attempting to exploit our borders.
Anggota PGA mendapati sebuah kereta jenis Mercedes Benz S500L berada dalam keadaan mencurigakan di kawasan pangkalan haram itu.
The operation, codenamed Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan, successfully intercepted six kilograms of what is believed to be marijuana, with an estimated street value of RM480,000. The meticulous concealment of the contraband within the luxury vehicle underscores the lengths to which these criminals will go. This seizure is a testament to the vigilance and dedication of our law enforcement agencies in combating the scourge of drug trafficking that threatens our communities.
Anggota PGA menyerbu kawasan tersebut sebelum menjumpai plastik lutsinar berisi ketulan daun kering seberat 1.3 kilogram disyaki bunga ganja di bahagian depan kiri kereta itu.
Information obtained from the suspects reveals a network extending beyond our borders, involving a Thai dealer known as 'Abe' and a recipient in Kuala Lumpur named 'Lee.' The suspects were promised a substantial sum for their role as couriers, indicating a well-organized operation. Utusan Malaysia commends the authorities for their swift action and urges continued efforts to dismantle such networks that endanger the youth and stability of Malaysia.
Pemeriksaan pada ruang but belakang kereta itu membawa kepada penemuan empat plastik lutsinar mengandungi ketulan daun kering disyaki bunga ganja seberat 4.7 kilogram dengan anggaran nilai kesemua dadah tersebut sebanyak RM480,000.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by international drug syndicates. We must remain resolute in our efforts to uphold national security and protect our citizens from the devastating impact of illegal narcotics. The collaboration between different agencies and the public's cooperation are crucial in this ongoing fight.
Ang hasil soal siasat mendapati, ketiga-tiga suspek mengaku semua dadah itu milik mereka dan baru pertama kali mengambil barangan tersebut di pangkalan haram berkenaan.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.