SARIKEI – Police in Sarikei have arrested two men after discovering vape cartridges suspected to contain cannabis during a narcotics operation. The arrests took place on 19 May at around 2.00 pm behind a building along Jalan Nyelong Bypass.
Officers from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Sarikei District Police Headquarters identified a Toyota Vios vehicle in suspicious circumstances and proceeded to carry out an inspection.
Inside the vehicle, police found 17 golden horse-coloured packets marked with the letters “HIMAS”. Each packet contained vape cartridges filled with liquid believed to be cannabis. The total gross weight of the seized items was approximately 5 grams.
The suspects, aged 23 and 25, were detained for further investigation. Authorities confirmed that the case is being pursued under Section 39A of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
This section provides for imprisonment of not less than two years and not more than five years, along with mandatory whipping of between three and nine strokes if convicted.
Sarikei District Police Chief, SUPT Aswandy bin Anis, stated that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will continue to intensify investigations into the circulation and abuse of narcotics.
He stressed that enforcement against drug-related offences remains a priority, particularly as vape cartridges containing illicit substances have become an emerging concern in Sarawak.
Police have urged the public to assist in combating drug abuse by sharing information with the authorities. Reports can be made via the Sarawak JSJN hotline at 017-5929211.
Community cooperation, they emphasised, is vital in curbing the spread of narcotics and ensuring public safety.
The arrests highlight ongoing challenges faced by enforcement agencies in tackling drug abuse, particularly among younger individuals.
Authorities continue to warn that possession of even small amounts of narcotics can lead to severe penalties under Malaysian law.
Sarikei police have assured residents that patrols and investigations will remain active, especially in areas identified as vulnerable to drug-related activity.
The latest case underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for strong enforcement to protect communities from the dangers of narcotics.
