BAU – Police in Bau District have confirmed the arrest of six men suspected of drug abuse during a joint operation conducted on 7 July 2026.
The operation, codenamed Op Tapis, was carried out between 10.20 am and 12.00 pm noon in Grogo Village and Opar Bau Village.
Officers from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division, together with members of Bau District Police Headquarters, were deployed to the targeted areas.
During the inspection, one suspect was found in possession of two plastic packets containing crystalline substances believed to be syabu. He was detained under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Initial urine screening tests conducted on all six suspects returned positive results for drug use. They were subsequently detained under the same section of the Dangerous Drugs Act for further investigation.
Bau District Police Chief PISUPT Mohd Haide bin A. Rahman stressed that the Royal Malaysia Police will continue to take firm action against anyone involved in drug abuse.
He reiterated that narcotics remain a serious threat to society and that enforcement efforts will be intensified to protect communities.
Authorities have urged the public to play their part by reporting suspicious activities. Information can be channelled through the Bukit Aman JSJN hotline at 012-2087222 or the Sarawak IPK JSJN hotline at 017-5929211.
The arrests highlight the ongoing commitment of law enforcement agencies in Sarawak to combat drug-related offences.
Police have emphasised that community cooperation is essential in ensuring that enforcement operations are effective and that offenders are brought to justice.
This latest success under Op Tapis demonstrates the importance of coordinated policing efforts in tackling narcotics and safeguarding public safety across Bau District.
