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Driver abandons vehicle with RM6 million cannabis cache after Kedah crash
A multi-million ringgit drug haul was discovered after a vehicle involved in a traffic accident in Kedah was left unattended by its driver. Authorities recovered approximately RM6 million worth of cannabis from the abandoned MPV.
LSN Malaysia ·
Law enforcement authorities in Kedah uncovered a significant cannabis seizure following a traffic accident, after the vehicle's driver fled the scene without waiting for police to arrive.
The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was involved in a crash, prompting initial investigations into the incident. However, when officers attended to the accident scene, they found the vehicle abandoned and its driver absent.
Upon searching the unattended MPV, authorities discovered a substantial quantity of cannabis with an estimated street value of RM6 million. The drugs were secured and documented as evidence.
The incident has been registered with police, and investigations are ongoing to identify and locate the driver. Authorities have appealed for information from the public that may assist in their inquiries. The case underscores enforcement efforts against drug trafficking operations in the northern region.