Unrepentant addict busted again for drug possession

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The drugs seized from the suspect during the raid.

KUCHING: A drug addict previously arrested by police was nabbed once more during a drug raid at a house in Taman Suria Jaya, Matang on Sunday.

Padawan deputy police chief DSP Merbin Lisa said the 23-year-old unemployed man was detained after police found seven packets containing suspected Syabu, weighing approximately 5.33 grammes and estimated to be worth RM700.

“The suspect had been previously arrested for a similar offence (drug possession). Initial investigation revealed he had been distributing Syabu in the Matang area,” said Merbin.

He added the suspect, who also tested positive for drugs, has been remanded for four days pending further investigation under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act and Section 15(1)(a) of the same Act.