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Malaysian authorities seize major cannabis haul from Singaporean at Ipoh airport
Police in Malaysia arrested a 29-year-old Singaporean man at Ipoh International Airport after discovering cannabis worth approximately RM1.52 million hidden in his luggage. The suspect allegedly fell victim to an online employment scam offering payment to courier packages to London.
LSN Vietnam ·
Malaysian authorities have detained a Singaporean national following the discovery of a substantial quantity of cannabis at Ipoh International Airport. The 29-year-old man was apprehended during a routine inspection of his baggage, which contained suspected cannabis valued at RM1.52 million, equivalent to approximately US$375,000.
According to police reports, the suspect responded to an online job advertisement promising compensation of S$4,000 (approximately RM12,300) for delivering luggage to London. The arrangement appears to have been part of an employment scam, with the suspect unknowingly recruited to transport the illicit narcotics across international borders.
The arrest marks another significant drug interception at the airport and highlights the tactics employed by trafficking networks to recruit unsuspecting couriers through fraudulent job offers circulated online. Malaysian authorities have not released additional details regarding the investigation or potential charges the suspect may face.
The case underscores ongoing concerns across the region regarding drug trafficking operations and the vulnerability of individuals targeted through internet-based recruitment schemes. Authorities typically pursue severe penalties for drug trafficking offences under Malaysian law.