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Two men arrested with drugs worth RM3.3 million at Kuching airport
Police have apprehended two suspects at Kuching International Airport's arrival hall in connection with a significant narcotics seizure. The men, aged 25 and 39, were taken into custody during the operation.
LSN Malaysia ·
The arrests were made at the arrival hall of Kuching International Airport as part of ongoing drug enforcement operations in Sarawak. Officers intercepted the two men, whose ages are listed as 25 and 39 years old, during a routine screening procedure.
The seized narcotics have an estimated street value of RM3.3 million, according to preliminary assessments by authorities. The specific type and quantity of drugs recovered were not immediately disclosed by police.
The arrests form part of intensified anti-narcotics efforts in the state, as authorities continue to target trafficking networks operating through major entry points. Both suspects remain in police custody pending further investigation.
The case is being handled under Malaysia's drug trafficking laws, which carry severe penalties including lengthy imprisonment and potential capital punishment depending on the quantities involved.