SEMPORNA: Six men were sentenced to jail by the Magistrate’s Court here recently for offences involving possession of methamphetamine and explosives without a valid permit or licence.
The sentences were handed down by Magistrate Don Stiwin Malanjun, while the prosecution was conducted by Inspector Muhammad Nur Faez Hazreeq Abdullah.
Five of the men were convicted of possessing methamphetamine, with prison terms ranging from eight months to two years.
Asway Ahmad was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment from the date of his arrest for possessing 0.08 grammes of methamphetamine near a roadside in Kampung Batu on July 8, 2026.
Darman Yusuf received nine months’ imprisonment for possessing 0.23 grammes of the drug near Kampung Bangau-Bangau on July 16, 2026.
Mohd Zatria Madsail was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment for possessing 0.24 grammes of methamphetamine near Kilometer 22 of the Semporna–Tawau Road on July 18, 2026.
Nor Azlie Pisengan received eight months’ imprisonment for possessing 0.20 grammes of methamphetamine near Kampung Batu on July 2, 2026.
Aldasi Salleh was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for possessing 5.34 grammes of methamphetamine near Kampung Sejati 1 on July 4, 2026.
Asway, Darman and Aldasi were also handed over to the Immigration Department for further action.
In a separate case, Mohamad Radusalam was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957 for possessing explosives without a valid permit or licence.
He was found in possession of two detonators and a box of matches at an unnumbered house in the water village of Kampung Halo, at about 7.30pm on September 4, 2026. He was also handed over to the Immigration Department for further action.
OCPD Superintendent Tan Hiap Wah said police would not compromise with anyone involved in drug abuse, the unauthorised possession of explosives or other illegal activities.
He said firm action would continue to be taken against lawbreakers to safeguard public safety and maintain peace and order. – James Leong
Tan said police would not compromise with anyone involved in drug abuse or unauthorised possession of explosives or other illegal activities.
