Man arrested for alleged drug offences in Kg Blimbin

A composite photo showing the suspect and the seized methamphetamine.

By Malcolm Lau

KUCHING, Aug 7: A 32-year-old male suspect was arrested after 0.39 grammes of methamphetamine was found in his house at Jalan Krokong, Kampung Blimbin, Bau this morning.

The arrest was made at 10.10am when the police raided the suspect’s house.

According to Bau District Police Chief DSP Poge Nyaon, police had conducted a body search on the suspect and no drugs were found. The police later proceeded to check the house and found a small transparent packet with crystal-like substances on the living room table.

The suspect was later arrested and tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine via a urine test.

He will be investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and will be remanded for further investigation. — DayakDaily