Terengganu: A total of 253 people, including five women, were arrested for various drug-related offences during the 'Ops Tapis Khas' (OTK) operation conducted statewide from 26 to 28 June.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin stated that the operation was carried out jointly by the Terengganu Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) and the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) to combat drug abuse and trafficking activities. Of those arrested, 146 were apprehended for drug abuse, 72 for drug possession, 29 for drug trafficking, and six were detained due to outstanding arrest warrants.

Mohd Khairi provided further details on the age distribution of the arrests. Individuals aged between 41 and 50 recorded the highest number of arrests at 72, followed by those aged 35 to 40 with 45 arrests. There were 44 arrests in the 51 to 72 age group, 35 arrests among those aged 30 to 34, 32 arrests in the 25 to 29 age bracket, and 25 arrests among individuals aged 19 to 24.

He also reported that during the operation, authorities seized drugs estimated to be worth RM18,044.60. Out of the total arrests, 33 addicts were handed over to the AADK for treatment and rehabilitation purposes. Mohd Khairi emphasized that the operation demonstrates the continuous commitment of the police and AADK in strengthening cooperation to combat drug abuse.