Mohmad Salleh (third right) shows the seized drugs to the media during the press conference. — Bernama photo
GEORGE TOWN: The police have crippled a drug smuggling syndicate, believed to be the biggest in the country, with the arrest of a man and seizure of syabu worth RM54 million, here last Friday.
Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohmad Salleh said yesterday the drugs were seized following the arrest of the 47-year-old suspect in front of a shop house in Bayan Lepas at 3pm.
Police found the Syabu, weighing 1,066kg, in a godown in Jelutong, he said, adding that some of the drugs, which were wrapped in plastic sheets, were found in a lorry while the rest in the godown.
He said the drugs are believed to have been smuggled into the country two weeks ago for distribution to neighbouring countries. “Penang is a transit hub for drug syndicates because of its strategic location,” he added.
He said the suspect, who is unemployed, was remanded for investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act. — Bernama