Teenager Among Three Arrested, RM120,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Ipoh

Perak police have dismantled a drug distribution syndicate with the arrest of three individuals, including a woman, in Ipoh. The operation on Monday night in Pengkalan Tiara led to the seizure of ketamine and Erimin 5 pills valued at approximately RM120,050. The suspects, aged between 17 and 43, were apprehended during a raid at a house. Police found 1,001 grams of ketamine and 3,500 Erimin 5 pills, totaling 1,100 grams. This quantity of drugs is believed to be intended for the local market and could supply around 3,000 addicts. Preliminary urine tests indicated one suspect tested positive for ketamine, while the other two were negative. Investigations suggest the drug distribution activities have been active for nearly two years. Two suspects were remanded for four and six days, respectively, to assist with the investigation, while a remand application for the third suspect was rejected. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. In a related development, Perak police reported arresting 8,721 individuals for various offenses under the Dangerous Drugs Act between January and May this year.