SEMPORNA: A 31-year-old local man was arrested by police in the vicinity of Kampung Bangau-Bangau, on Jan 16 for possessing 5.66 grammes of syabu.
Semporna OCPD Superintendent Tan Hiap Wah, said the arrest was carried out by the District Narcotics Crime Investigation Division at 3.00 pm during a screening operation. The suspect, who was behaving suspiciously, was believed to be involved in drug-related activities.
“Further inspection led to the discovery of a transparent plastic packet containing crystalline substances believed to be syabu, which the suspect voluntarily surrendered. The suspect, who has no prior criminal record, is now being investigated under Section 39A (1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,” Tan added.
In a separate incident, the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) responded to a road accident near Taman Sri Perdana, Mile 7 Jalan Kem Tentera, Sandakan involving a car and a motorcycle on Monday.
Sandakan APM Officer Kapten PA Sulaiman Salama said the APM team was despatched to the location after receiving an emergency call from a member of the public.
“An initial examination found that a 34-year-old male victim, the motorcyclist, had sustained injuries. The victim received preliminary treatment and was fitted with safety support equipment before being transported to the hospital for further examination,” he said. – James Leong
The suspect and crystalline substances seized in the Semporna drug case.
