Local man arrested, RM1,200 worth of drugs seized

The small packets containing substance believed to be syabu seized during the raid.

By Brad Rantayy

MIRI, Dec 28: A local man was arrested today after drugs worth about RM1,200 were found on him during a raid at Centre Point in Jalan Melayu here.

Miri Police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah said that the raid was conducted by the District Narcotics Crime Investigation Division about 10.45am.

“The team arrested the 56-year-old suspect inside a rented room in the area.

“The team also discovered and seized nine small transparent plastic packagingbelieved to be syabu (Methamphetamine) weighing around 10.34 grammes,” he added.

The suspect also tested positive for drug.

The case is being investigated under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1) (a) of the Dabgerous Drugs Act 1952.— DayakDaily