KUALA LUMPUR – The Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) has scored a major win against drug trafficking, dismantling three significant syndicates in recent operations. The seizures, carried out under Op Allograpta, Op Apiocera, and Op Diogma, are valued at a combined RM208.25 million.
At a press briefing, YDH CP Dato’ Hussein Omar Khan, JSJN Director, confirmed that the operations targeted both local and international networks. He stressed that the department remains dedicated to protecting Malaysia’s security and reputation by stopping these syndicates.
Op Allograpta
On 30 January 2026, JSJN officers arrested three men in Genting Sempah, Bentong, Pahang. The suspects were part of a syndicate moving drugs from Kelantan to the Klang Valley. Authorities seized 255 packages of suspected methamphetamine, totalling 265 kilograms, with an estimated value of RM13.25 million, enough to potentially harm 1.32 million people.
The syndicate, active since 2024, used rented vehicles and non-contact exchanges to avoid detection. The suspects have been charged under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries severe penalties, including the death sentence.
Op Apiocera
Two raids on 31 January and 2 February 2026 uncovered one of the largest drug seizures in recent years. A local man and two women were arrested in the Klang Valley, with officers confiscating over 1.3 tonnes of drugs, including MDMA, Erimin 5, ecstasy, ketamine, and methamphetamine, collectively valued at RM180 million.
Authorities believe the syndicate stored the drugs in rented properties before distributing them locally and abroad. Several luxury vehicles were also seized under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, reflecting the operation’s scale.
Op Diogma
On 2 to 3 February 2026, JSJN dismantled a cannabis trafficking ring involving both locals and foreigners. Six individuals were arrested, and 188 kilograms of cannabis flower, worth RM15 million, were seized. The drugs were reportedly smuggled via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA 1) and northern border routes before wider distribution.
Foreign nationals were reportedly employed as drug couriers, and assets worth RM110,000 were also confiscated. The case remains under investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The press briefing included senior officers such as YDH CP Dato’ Fadil bin Hj. Marsus, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, and YDH DCP Datuk Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin bin Che Ali, Deputy Director of Narcotics (Intelligence/Operations), along with other senior personnel from Bukit Aman and Kuala Lumpur IPK, highlighting the importance of these operations.
JSJN reaffirmed that drugs remain the country’s top threat. “Drugs are the number one enemy of the country. JSJN will continue to intensify integrated operations to ensure drug syndicates do not tarnish Malaysia’s security and image,” said Dato’ Hussein Omar Khan.
The public has been encouraged to report drug-related activities via the JSJN hotline at 012-208 7222. With these latest successes, Bukit Aman underscores its determination to protect future generations from the devastating impact of narcotics.
