00:00A 29-year-old ex-convict, previously jailed for drug offences, has been arrested again
00:07for involvement in drug repackaging and distribution.
00:10Johor Police Chief Commissioner Datuk M. Kumar announced on Thursday that the man was among
00:15five suspects, including three men and two women aged 24 to 29, detained during two raids
00:21on Sunday at 12.30am and Wednesday at 8pm in Srialam and Iskandar Putri.
00:27Investigations revealed the group had been using a condominium in Srialam since September
00:31to store and repackage drugs into powdered drink packets and blister packs for local
00:35distribution.
00:37The raids resulted in the seizure of 96.8kg of drugs worth 13.5 million ringgit, including
00:45nearly 74kg of ecstasy powder, over 20kg of ketamine and other substances.
00:53Police estimate the confiscated drugs could supply more than 350,000 users.
00:58Additional seizures included three cars, a motorcycle, a watch, jewellery, 550 ringgit
01:03in cash and a company bank account containing over 87,000 ringgit.
01:08Commissioner Kumar stated that the group's mastermind and two other suspects tested positive
01:13for ketamine.
01:14The alleged ringleader, who served time for drug distribution in 2021 and was released
01:19in July 2022, is believed to have resumed criminal activities shortly after his release.
01:27The suspects are under remand until January 11th to facilitate further investigations.
01:33Police are also seeking 38-year-old Chang Soo Yin from Malacca to assist with the case.
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