State police chief Datuk Hasnan Hassan said the detainees, who included 13 women, were among the 225 people who were screened following a tip-off for drug consumption at a private party at the hotel. He said the raiding team also seized eight pills believed to be ecstacy and 33.5gramme of a substance believed to be canabbis. "Investigation revealed that the organisers had previously advertised such parties through Whatsapp, Wechat and Instagram where party-goers would purchase tickets priced at RM58 for early birds and RM78 for walk-ins. "It is learnt that the organisers have hosted similar parties in Ipoh, Penang and Kuala Lumpur, normally in rented apartments or bungalows," he said in a statement today. Investigations were being carried out under Section 15(1)(a), Section 12(2) and 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Source: New Strait Times September 24, 2017 11:37 UTC