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Perak police have successfully dismantled a drug distribution network operating in the state, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. One of those detained is a 17-year-old, marking a concerning trend of youth involvement in narcotics trafficking.
A private university student has been charged with trafficking cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million following a seizure at Bukit Kayu Hitam's immigration and customs checkpoint last week.
Malaysian police have confiscated over 650 kilograms of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport since January, leading to the arrest of 38 individuals, including foreign nationals, in a sweeping crackdown on drug trafficking networks.
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Indonesian police have dismantled an international drug smuggling operation at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport, arresting four foreign nationals and confiscating 8.6 litres of suspected etomidate valued at RM22.7 million across three cases between February and May.
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Australian authorities have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in the country's biggest-ever drug haul, valued at A$816 million. Two men face life imprisonment charges following the discovery in western Sydney.
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Terengganu police have arrested two brothers suspected of running a significant drug operation from their Kampung Duyong Besar residence, recovering luxury vehicles and RM1.76 million in cannabis-related products.
Authorities arrested a private higher education student on Monday at Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint attempting to smuggle 14.63kg of cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million across the border from a neighbouring country.
Police arrested a man and seized various drugs worth more than RM1.7 million during a raid on a Segambut residence in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Albania's prosecution service has called for the detention of 20 individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. Some suspects are reportedly connected to a resort development associated with Trump family members.
Bangkok police have arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian man alleged to be the leader of the Dodorima drug gang. The suspect, who had lived in Thailand for seven years, is accused of generating over 380 million baht annually through cocaine trafficking and money laundering operations.
Malaysian authorities are investigating allegations that a 63-year-old woman detained on drug charges in Nigeria was set up by her own daughter. The Bukit Aman narcotics unit is working to locate the suspect's daughter.
The Court of Appeal has rejected a drug trafficker's appeal and imposed additional caning, ruling that the original trial judge failed to apply the legally required minimum sentence for the offence.
Cambodian police have dismantled an online fraud operation in Svay Rieng province, detaining 45 suspects. In a concurrent effort with US authorities, officers arrested three drug traffickers involved in large-scale sea smuggling.
A Tawau storekeeper facing drug trafficking charges involving more than 3kg of syabu has been acquitted after the prosecution decided to withdraw the case in magistrate's court.
Vietnamese authorities have arrested five suspects accused of running a sophisticated nitrous oxide trafficking operation in Ho Chi Minh City that generated over US$758,582 in illegal revenue since early 2025.
A 45-year-old Tianjin resident has been charged in an alleged scheme to smuggle controlled drugs worth millions through Georgia's Port of Savannah. The case highlights growing cooperation between US and Chinese authorities in combating international drug trafficking networks.
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department in Sabah has thwarted a significant drug trafficking operation, confiscating narcotics valued at over RM3.1 million that were concealed within courier packages and passenger baggage at the airport.
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Nha Trang's rapid tourism growth is generating substantial revenue but stretching authorities thin. Rising drug trafficking, immigration violations, and traffic accidents involving foreign visitors are straining law enforcement and testing community tolerance.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the conviction of a 48-year-old Ukrainian national, confirming his 30-year jail sentence and 16 lashes for methamphetamine trafficking. The offence dates back to 2002.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld a 30-year prison sentence and 16 strokes of the cane for a Ukrainian national convicted of possessing 24kg of methamphetamine, rejecting an appeal against the original conviction.
Brunei's High Court has ordered the forfeiture of assets valued at BND143,274.40 from two individuals connected to a dismantled drug trafficking syndicate. The ruling marks the first major financial recovery from the 'Musang King' operation.
Malaysian police have conducted a nationwide operation targeting illicit vape products laced with fentanyl. According to Bukit Aman NCID director Hussein Omar Khan, authorities raided 1,670 premises and arrested multiple suspects.
Two individuals have been charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of 130 kilograms of methamphetamine discovered concealed in a sport utility vehicle in Tawau last month.