POLICE arrested a suspected dealer and seized various types of drugs worth more than RM2 million in a rented house in Kluang, on Wednesday.

Johor deputy police chief M. Kumar said the 27-year-old man was detained in a raid on the house at about 1.30pm.

He said the house, which is not in the man’s name, is believed to be used to store various types of drugs.

“We believe the suspect turned the house into a warehouse before distributing drugs, which were packed in small tea and juice packages.

“We also believe that the suspect had been in business since November last year,” Kumar told a press conference in Johor Baru today.

Kumar said 35.7kg of ecstasy powder, 10,800 Erimin 5 pills, and 4,900 ecstasy pills were seized along with four cars valued at RM155,000.

“Investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the gang who are still at large,” he said.

He added that the suspect, who tested negative for drugs and has no previous convictions, has been remanded for seven days until February 23 to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. – Bernama, February 19, 2023.