Terengganu: Police arrested 24 individuals, including a woman, for suspected drug trafficking and seized drugs worth RM50,000 in Terengganu and Kelantan under Ops Penyu from March 6 to 12.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Acting Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director DSP Mat Zani@Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali stated that the seven-day operation was conducted in Dungun, Setiu and Besut in Terengganu, as well as Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. The operation aimed to prevent the influx of drugs across the borders of these two states.

DSP Mat Zani@Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali disclosed that 24 individuals, aged between 25 and 46, were apprehended. The authorities seized 2,411 yaba pills, 100 ecstasy pills, and 500 grams of cannabis, with an estimated value of RM50,000. It was also noted that 13 of the arrested individuals tested positive for drugs.

The individuals are currently being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985, and the Dangerous Drugs Act (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988.