A GENERAL worker was among six men arrested on suspicion of distributing drugs at a local market in Malacca.

Melaka Tengah district police chief Christopher Patit said the six, aged between 33 and 50, were arrested in three separate raids between 2pm and 7.15pm last Tuesday.

“Police seized 960.7g of heroin and 4.4g of syabu valued at about RM35,000,” said Patit today.

He said the six suspects also tested positive for morphine and methamphetamine during urine screening and had previous records of drug-related offences.

“The suspects would be remanded for seven days starting October 18, to assist in investigations under section 39B, section 39A(2) and section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

“Under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture) Act 1988, a Proton Waja car, two motorcycles (Yamaha 125z and Honda RS150) were confiscated, with the total seizure at RM46,000,” he said. – Bernama, October 20, 2022.