SHAH ALAM: A drug distribution ring has been busted with the arrest of five suspects, all Malaysians aged 27 to 37, in a police sweep. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said several raids were conducted in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor on Feb 12 under Ops Bena. Investigations showed that syndicate had been active since July and operated by hiding drugs inside vehicles left at specific locations before being collected by buyers. Comm Hussein added that the suspects are believed to have links with organised crime. Two suspects have been granted police bail while the rest have been remanded for 13 to 14 days each from Feb 13, he said.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 12:08 UTC