NILAI: The Royal Malaysian Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle 400kg of methamphetamine worth RM14.4 million in an operation at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) air cargo complex on Aug 31.
Customs director-general Abdul Latif Abdul Kadir said the drugs, a clear substance packed in tea bags and placed in several boxes, was discovered in an operation conducted by a team from the department’s narcotics branch.
Three local men, including a businessman with the title Datuk, were arrested in the operation.
He said the modus operandi of the syndicate was to declare the boxes as birdcage trolleys.
“Upon inspection, the team found drugs weighing 400kg in eight boxes which were packed in between clothing in two large wooden boxes.
“The drugs are believed to be for the Asia Pacific countries,” he told a press conference here today.
Abdul Latif said the three suspects, aged between 25 and 56, have been remanded for 14 days since Aug 31.
The case is being investigated under Section 39B (1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. - FMT
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