KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Police rounded up 4,086 individuals throughout the country for various offences, including drugs, under Op Tapis Khas which started on Monday and ended on Wednesday.
Those detained involved 1,928 drug users, 1,871 drug offenders, 193 who were in the wanted list and 94 drug traffickers.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din, in a statement yesterday, said those detained were aged between 14 and 70.
Kamarudin said police conducted 4,564 checks and road blocks at Felda and Felcra areas, identified roads, fishermen jetties, illegal jetties, pasar borong and recreational parks.
He added that throughout the period, 42 kilogrammes of drugs and 702 litres of liquidified drugs worth RM708,925 was seized.
Police also seized various assets worth about RM336,894.
“Police will continue to carry out such operations to curb illegal activities like drug abuse, drug trafficking as well as criminal activities to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of the community.
“Those with information about illegal activities can contact the JSJN Hotline at 012-2087222,” he said.
— Bernama
