Duo nabbed for drug abuse

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A policeman escorting the suspects to CPS.

MIRI: A mechanic was among two individuals arrested by the police on Saturday night for suspected drug abuse.

The duo aged 27 and 42 years were detained at the central police station (CPS) here to facilitate police investigation.

“The duo were rounded up in a budget hotel here around 9.30pm following public tip-off,” said Miri police chief ACP Gan Tian Kee when contacted by The Borneo Post. The raid was led by Sub-Inspector Bakar Drahman.

The case is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

“They also tested positive for drugs,” added Gan.