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IPOH: A 42-year-old lorry attendant was arrested in Meru for allegedly trafficking heroin worth RM220,000. Acting Perak police chief Deputy Comm Zulkafli Sariaat said the suspect was caught on Jan 21 while removing drugs from his vehicle, awaiting a buyer.
Police seized 44 packets of heroin weighing 19,246g, enough for 40,000 users. The suspect, who tested positive for morphine, has 13 prior criminal records linked to drugs and other crimes.
The drug syndicate, active since October, is believed to target the local market. DCP Zulkafli revealed Perak police arrested 20,458 individuals for drug offences last year, with RM9.7mil worth of drugs seized.
The public is urged to share information to combat drug threats and ensure a safer Perak.
