KOTA SAMARAHAN – Police arrested a 30-year-old local man during an inspection at a premises’ roadside area in Kota Samarahan on 12 October 2026 after discovering 12 plastic packets containing crystalline substances suspected to be syabu.
The operation was conducted by the District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Kota Samarahan District Police Headquarters (IPD Kota Samarahan). The suspected drugs had an estimated gross weight of 8g and an approximate value of RM400, according to information provided by the district police.
The discovery prompted further checks, during which an initial urine screening test on the man reportedly returned positive results for amphetamine and methamphetamine. The screening findings form part of the investigation, while further assessment and evidence will determine the circumstances of the alleged offence.
The 12 packets contained crystalline material believed to be syabu, a common local term for methamphetamine, a stimulant drug controlled under Malaysian law. However, the substance’s identity would need to be established through the relevant examination and investigative procedures.
Police are investigating the case under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The provisions address different drug-related offences, with the applicable allegations depending on the evidence obtained during the investigation.
Section 39A(1) concerns specified offences involving controlled drugs that meet the statutory conditions, including relevant quantity thresholds. Section 15(1)(a) relates to the self-administration of dangerous drugs, subject to the requirements of the law. The authorities have not provided further details about the specific allegations associated with each provision in this case.
The reported seizure and positive preliminary screening results are part of the information being examined by investigators. A screening result alone does not establish guilt, and the legal outcome will depend on the evidence and any subsequent proceedings.
The available information does not identify the premises where the inspection took place or explain what prompted the police check. It also does not state whether the suspect was remanded, released on bail or charged in court following his arrest.
The case highlights the role of district narcotics investigators in responding to suspected drug offences and gathering evidence for further legal action. Investigations of this nature may involve documenting seized materials, arranging appropriate examination of suspected substances and reviewing screening results alongside other relevant evidence.
The estimated value of RM400 and the reported gross weight of 8g provide an initial account of the items seized, but neither figure independently establishes the precise composition of the material or the suspect’s alleged role. Those matters remain subject to the investigative process.
Police have not released further information about possible links to other cases or whether additional arrests are being considered. Any further developments would depend on the progress of the investigation and the findings established by the authorities.
The man remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in accordance with the law. The investigation is being handled by the Kota Samarahan District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. â Sarawak Daily
