GEORGE TOWN: Three Chinese nationals were charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Wednesday (Dec 31) for allegedly trafficking 26kg of drugs. The accused, Xie Zhouji, 38; Zhang Mea, 32; and Chen Cheng, 36, nodded in understanding after the charges were read before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi. However, no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10.00pm on Dec 20. The court agreed to deny bail and fixed Feb 25, 2026, for the next mention, pending the chemistry report.

Source: The Star December 31, 2025 18:45 UTC