BAU – Police in Bau arrested six men in their 19s in an operation targeting suspected drug-related offences at Kampung Skibang, Sri-Eng, on 12 October 2026, according to a statement issued by the Bau District Police Chief.
The arrests were carried out at approximately 11 am by personnel from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division working alongside officers from the Bau District Police Office. The operation forms part of police efforts to investigate suspected drug abuse and enforce Malaysia’s drug-related laws.
According to the statement, the operation involved suspected drug-related activity at the village. However, the available information does not specify the individual circumstances surrounding each arrest or whether the six men were suspected of involvement in the same alleged offence.
Police also reported the seizure of items believed to contain syabu, the local term commonly used for methamphetamine.
The statement referred to one package and two additional plastic packages suspected of containing the substance, although the wording in the original document does not clearly establish the precise quantity or weight recovered.
The suspected drugs were reportedly seized during the operation. Further examination would be required to establish the nature and composition of the substances, while the investigation would determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the items and any alleged links to drug-related activities.
The police statement also referred to a preliminary drug screening involving one of the individuals. The test was reported to have returned a positive result, although the document did not clearly identify the substance detected or provide further details about the testing procedure.
A preliminary screening result is not, by itself, a final determination of criminal liability. The outcome of any subsequent investigation and the relevant evidential findings would be necessary to establish the circumstances of the case.
The statement cited Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 in connection with one arrest and Section 15(1) of the same legislation in relation to another.
These provisions concern different drug-related offences, and the precise allegations against each individual would depend on the evidence gathered and the findings of the investigation.
The available statement does not provide details of the suspects’ identities, their employment or residential backgrounds, or whether any of them had previously been investigated for similar offences. It also does not confirm whether the individuals remain in custody or whether further arrests are expected.
Drug-related investigations typically involve the documentation and handling of suspected substances, laboratory examination where required, the recording of statements and the assessment of evidence against the relevant legal provisions. Such steps help investigators establish the facts of a case before any further action is taken by the authorities.
The operation highlights the continued role of district-level police teams in responding to suspected drug offences in Bau.
Cooperation between narcotics investigators and local police personnel enables officers to conduct operations and pursue enquiries within their respective jurisdictions.
Police have also encouraged members of the public to share information that may assist investigations into suspected drug-related activity.
Information can be channelled to the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department’s Bukit Aman hotline at 012-208 7222 or the Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department hotline at 017-592 9211.
Members of the public who provide information should report details accurately and allow the relevant authorities to assess any allegations through established investigative procedures.
The six arrests remain subject to the ongoing legal process, and the available statement does not establish the guilt of any individual. â Sarawak Daily
