A TOTAL of 4,509 individuals, including civil servants and school students, were arrested for various drug-related offences in Op Tapis Khas carried across the country from October 10 to 12.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said police also seized 129.83kg and 492.26l of various types of drugs, estimated to be worth RM1,707,346, in the operations.

He said they were nabbed at roadblocks and raids on Felda and Felcra settlements, people’s housing project neighbourhoods and fishing villages.

“A total of 5,014 people were checked and the 4,509 arrested are between 14 and 70 years old. Those arrested comprise 482 drug pushers, including one civil servant and one student, and 2,232 addicts, including four civil servants and three students.

“In addition, 195 were individuals wanted for various drug offences while 1,600 people, including seven students, were arrested for other offences,” he said in a statement today.

Kamarudin said police also seized assets such as cash, vehicles, jewellery and watches worth about RM1,103,559.

He said all those arrested were being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, Poisons Act 1952 and Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985.

He said during the Op Tapis Khas conducted from January to October this year, 17,147 individuals were arrested and a total of 2,434.27kg and 4,460.14l of drugs estimated to be worth RM23,911,348 were also seized.

“Police hope that the public will continue to channel information related to drug-trafficking activities that happen around them. Any information can relayed over the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222,” he said. – Bernama, October 14, 2023.