Malaysia: Two arrested for attempting to smuggle tobacco into prison using drone

Malaysian police have thwarted an attempt to smuggle tobacco into Sungai Udang Prison in Melaka using a drone. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, a 46-year-old local man and a 27-year-old local woman, during a raid on a house in Taman Kris Satria.

The arrests occurred on Wednesday afternoon following a report received on July 15 regarding the smuggling attempt. A special team from the Melaka Criminal Investigation Department, along with the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department and Sungai Udang Police Station, conducted the raid. Authorities seized a drone, suspected tobacco, communication devices, and other items believed to be used in the smuggling operation.

Initial investigations revealed the male suspect admitted to flying the drone to scout a landing location for smuggling tobacco to an inmate. Police are also investigating a potential conspiracy with a prisoner and are collaborating with prison authorities to identify and apprehend the involved inmate. While drug tests for both suspects were negative, the male suspect has a history of 12 criminal records and three drug-related offenses. The female suspect has no prior criminal record. Both are currently remanded for investigation under sections related to trespassing and the Prison Act.