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Police probe suspected Malaysian drug syndicate link to 1.6-tonne ketamine seizure
Malaysian authorities are investigating connections between a local drug syndicate and a vessel intercepted carrying 1.6 tonnes of ketamine. The Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department is coordinating with Indonesian police to gather further intelligence on the case.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) at Bukit Aman is actively investigating suspected links between a Malaysian drug syndicate and a shipment of 1.6 tonnes of ketamine discovered on a vessel, according to the department's director, Hussein Omar Khan.
The investigation represents a cross-border effort to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating in the region. Hussein Omar Khan confirmed that Malaysian authorities are collaborating closely with Indonesian police to obtain additional information and intelligence regarding the case.
The seizure highlights the ongoing threat posed by large-scale drug trafficking operations in Southeast Asia. Malaysian law enforcement agencies have intensified operations targeting organised crime syndicates involved in the production and distribution of synthetic drugs across the region.
The cooperation between Malaysian and Indonesian police underscores the commitment of both nations to combat transnational drug smuggling. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses and additional details emerge from their collaboration with counterparts across the border.