POLICE busted a drug processing laboratory and seized ecstasy pills and powder estimated to be worth RM26.5 million in raids on two luxury condominiums in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

During the raids, four people, including three women from China, were arrested.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the suspects, aged 48 to 56, were detained in the raids, which started at 4.30pm.

He said each of the condominiums was rented for RM2,500 a month to be converted into a drug processing laboratory.

“They were believed to have been active since late last year. Also seized during the raid were two vehicles, cash, wrist watches and jewellery,” he told a press conference at Bukit Aman today.

Ayob said checks revealed that the three foreigners entered the country between four and five years ago using social visit passes.

He said the suspects, who tested negative for drugs and had no previous criminal records, were remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation under section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Ayob also said the police are in the midst of completing the investigation paper in connection with the arrest of a former Malaysian diplomat and his son for allegedly owning a cannabis farm in Janda Baik, Pahang on May 21.

“The 78-year-old former diplomat was released on police bail after his remand period ended yesterday while his son is still remanded until tomorrow,” he said, adding that the investigation paper will be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers soon.

It was reported that a former diplomat, with the title of Datuk, and his 53-year-old son have been detained on suspicion of growing 102 cannabis plants in the compound of a house in Kampung Sum Sum, Janda Baik in Bukit Tinggi, Pahang. – Bernama, May 29, 2022.