Two Ketum Water Dealers Arrested

Authorities in Pasir Mas, Malaysia, apprehended two men involved in the processing and distribution of ketum water, ending their year-long operation. The arrests were made by the General Operations Force (PGA) during a raid along Jalan Pintasan Pasir Mas.

The two suspects, aged 26 and 36, attempted to flee into a nearby forest upon noticing the PGA's presence during 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan'. However, they were apprehended. A search of their Perodua Kelisa car and a motorcycle revealed several packets of ketum water. Following interrogation, the suspects led officers to a hidden stash in the forest.

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The total amount of ketum water seized was 312 packets, involving a total value of RM23,220 including the car and motorcycle.

In total, 312 packets of ketum water were confiscated, with an estimated value of RM23,220, which also includes the vehicles used by the suspects. Senior Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Radzi Hussain stated that initial investigations suggest the men had been engaged in this illegal activity since March of the previous year, with customers typically arriving in the afternoon.

The case is being investigated under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952. Both suspects and the seized items have been handed over to the Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters' Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division for further action. Preliminary drug tests on the suspects returned negative.

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The case is investigated under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952 and both suspects along with the evidence have been handed over to the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (BSJN) of the Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters (IPD) for further action.