KUCHING: A civil servant, 32, was arrested for drug abuse at a budget motel at Rock Road here around 10pm on Thursday.
Acting on a tip-off, the Narcotic Criminal Investigation Department from Kuching Police District sprang into action and arrested the suspect who was alone at the time of arrest.
“The police also seized a packet of substance believed to be Syabu weighing 0.43g and worth around RM77,” said Kuching police chief ACP Abang Ahmad Abang Julai in a statement.
The drug which was packed in a transparent plastic packet was found inside the pocket of the suspect’s jeans which was hung on the wall of the motel.
The suspect from Kampung Paya Mebi Mile 10, Jalan Landeh is being investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.