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At a recent press conference showcasing a huge drug seizure, police handed out face masks to reporters as the pungent smell of the narcotics posed a health risk
According to China Press, police displayed more than 3,586kg of various types of ecstasy and drug-making equipment at the press conference yesterday, 17 September.
Despite being held in an open space, the smell of the drugs was overwhelming, with some reporters reportedly experiencing rapid heartbeats, eye irritation, and dry throats.
Police said the seized drugs could have supplied around 12 million users if distributed
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the bust was conducted under Op Pine on 10 September, following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering, reported Malay Mail.
The Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) raided several industrial premises in Kepong and a house in Dataran Templer, Selangor, leading to the arrest of four local men aged between 34 and 51.
The seizure included:
| Item description | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid suspected to be ecstasy | 136 drums and 1 plastic container | 3,330 kg |
| Chemical liquids | 563 glass bottles | 1,200 kg |
| Chemical powder | 8 drums and 6 plastic bags | 213.7 kg |
| Ecstasy powder/chunks | 2 plastic packages and 1 plastic drum | 25.3 kg |
| Liquid ecstasy | 1 plastic container and 10 plastic drums | 231.15 kg |
| Chemical liquids | 41 plastic drums and 2 glass bottles | 947.35 kg |
| More chemical powder | 1 plastic container and 2 plastic packages | 52.4 kg |
| Various drug-processing equipment | — | — |
Police believe the drugs were intended for distribution both locally and abroad, including Indonesia and Australia, if the syndicate's operations had not been disrupted.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment with whipping.
