KUCHING — A 24‑year‑old local man is staring down Malaysia’s toughest drug law after police caught him with more than seven kilos of cannabis during a swift operation at a commercial centre along Jalan Green in the early hours of Thursday.
According to Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the suspect was detained at 1:10 am when narcotics officers moved in on what they believed was a fresh supply run. Inside the man’s sling bag and vehicle boot, officers found 7,450 grams of compressed cannabis bricks with an estimated street value exceeding RM23,095.
“We believe the drugs were meant for local distribution. The arrest disrupts a supply chain before it could reach our streets,” ACP Alexson said, adding that the haul falls squarely under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, an offence that carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction.
Early tests showed the suspect was not a drug user himself, and police records confirm he has no prior narcotics offences. Nevertheless, a magistrate has granted a five‑day remand until 7 July to allow investigators to trace the supply network and determine how such a large quantity of cannabis made it into the city.
Police also seized a Kia Picanto linked to the operation. The compact car is now held under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, a move aimed at stripping traffickers of any assets tied to the illicit trade.
ACP Alexson urged the public to remain vigilant and share information whenever they suspect drug activity in their neighbourhoods. “Your tip‑offs are often the missing link. Together we can keep Kuching safe and free of drugs,” he said.
This latest bust highlights both the severe penalties traffickers face and the unrelenting stance Sarawak authorities take against the drug menace. Community cooperation, combined with steady on‑ground policing, remains the most effective shield against traffickers looking to profit from local demand. The message from law enforcement is clear: Kuching will not tolerate those who endanger lives for quick cash.
