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Police dismantle three drug syndicates, seize nearly 394kg of narcotics
Authorities in the Klang Valley have arrested members of three drug trafficking operations and recovered nearly 394 kilograms of drugs with an estimated street value sufficient to supply over 1.31 million users.
LSN Malaysia ·
Police conducted nine coordinated raids across Kuala Lumpur and Ampang in Selangor, resulting in the dismantling of three separate drug syndicates and the seizure of narcotics in large quantities. The operation, which targeted major distribution networks in the region, represents a significant blow to organised drug trafficking activities in the Greater Klang Valley area.
The 393.9 kilograms of drugs recovered during the enforcement operation represent a substantial haul by regional standards. According to police estimates, the seized narcotics possessed sufficient quantity to supply approximately 1.31 million drug users, underscoring the scale of distribution networks being disrupted by the nine separate law enforcement actions.
The successful operation highlights ongoing efforts by local police to combat illicit drug trafficking in Selangor, one of the nation's most populous states. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the individuals arrested or the specific charges they will face, though investigations into the syndicates' operations and supply chains are understood to be continuing.
The seizure adds to recent enforcement successes against organised drug trafficking groups operating in Malaysia. Police have indicated that tackling high-level drug syndicates remains a priority, given the significant public health and social impacts of narcotics distribution networks.