Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Six accused of drug trafficking after Tawau homestay raid
Six individuals, including three women, have been charged in connection with the seizure of 659 grams of MDMA during a police operation in Tawau. The suspects appeared before the Magistrates' Court in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday to face trafficking charges.
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The six accused were brought before the court following a raid on a residential property in Tawau, Sabah, where the drug seizure took place. Authorities recovered 659 grams of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, during the operation. The group comprises three women and three men, all of whom were remanded in connection with the alleged trafficking offence. Investigations into the matter remain ongoing as authorities work to establish the full extent of the drug distribution network. The case has been adjourned pending further proceedings, with the court scheduling additional hearing dates to determine bail conditions and next steps in the prosecution.