KUCHING – A joint police operation in the early hours of 26 April 2026 resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal substances at an entertainment outlet along Jalan Canna.
The raid was carried out at approximately 1.15 am by officers from Kuching District Police Headquarters, supported by the Criminal Investigation Department and the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of Sarawak Police. The coordinated effort was part of ongoing surveillance targeting drug-related activities in the city.
During the inspection, 29 individuals comprising 25 men and four women were screened. Preliminary urine tests revealed that 16 patrons tested positive for drugs. They were subsequently detained under provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
In addition to these arrests, police apprehended a 45-year-old local man found in possession of substances suspected to be ketamine, weighing 5.17 grams.
The estimated street value of the drugs was placed at RM258.50. Further screening indicated the suspect tested positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine. Authorities confirmed that the man had no prior criminal record.
The case is being investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, the suspect faces a mandatory prison sentence of between two and five years, along with a minimum of three strokes of the cane and a maximum of nine. He has been remanded for four days, from 27 to 30 April, to assist with investigations.
Police highlighted that the success of the operation was the result of sustained intelligence gathering and cooperation from the public.
Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu stressed that the Royal Malaysia Police will not tolerate any involvement in drug trafficking or protection of such activities. He reiterated that drug offences remain among the most serious crimes under Malaysian law.
The Narcotics Crime Investigation Department reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse, describing narcotics as the nation’s foremost enemy.
Authorities urged members of the public to continue sharing information that could aid investigations. Information can be channelled through the JSJN hotline at 012-2087222 or the Sarawak JSJN hotline at 017-5929211.
This latest enforcement action underscores the police’s determination to safeguard communities from the dangers of drug abuse and to protect future generations from its destructive impact.
