It is learnt that the international drug syndicate had been operating since April, catering to the overseas market, specifically eastern countries. Sources said the syndicate would recruit locals to run drug processing labs as well as drug storage premises. The syndicate managed to send several drug shipments overseas prior to the drug bust. On another matter, Comm Hussein said 215 tonnes of drugs worth RM3.1bil were seized following the dismantling of 270 drug syndicates to date. “Sustained intelligence work, tough enforcement and strong public support remain the most effective combination in crippling drug syndicates,” Comm Hussein added.

Source: The Star December 21, 2025 04:05 UTC