Three drug suspects nabbed after shots fired

KUANTAN: The police nabbed three people, including a woman, and seized five kg of cannabis from a car which attempted to escape at the Genting Sempah Rest and Recreation Area near Bentong on yesterday.

DRUGS SEIZED: Supt Yap shows a packet containing some of the cannabis. — Bernama photo

The police brought the escaping Perodua Kancil to a halt after firing several shots at the tyres in the 12.30am incident, said Pahang narcotics investigation department chief Supt Yap Toon Khuan.

He said the car was fired at as it reversed into policemen who were closing in.

The police seized cannabis slabs worth about RM16,000 from the car, he told reporters here yesterday.

He said the operation was conducted by a 15-member narcotics squad headed by DSP S Xavier, which acted on a tip-off and intelligence.

The trio aged between 28 and 37, were tested positive for methaphetamine and cannabis, he said, adding that they were investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 which carries a mandatory death penalty.

“They are from Kuala Lumpur and are remanded for one week at the Bentong police district headquarters.

The drugs are meant for distribution in Pahang,” he added. — Bernama