The Perak Police discovered 20.2 kilograms of ketamine abandoned inside a sack at the Pasir Bogak beach area on Pulau Pangkor last night. Estimated to have a street value of approximately RM1.01 million, the narcotics were recovered following a successful joint operation between the Manjung District Police Headquarters and the Pangkor Police Station. Acting on public intelligence, the authorities arrived at the coastal location at approximately 9.00 pm to secure the illicit substances.
Upon conducting a thorough examination of the sack, officers found 20 individual plastic packages suspected to contain the high-grade ketamine. The discovery highlights the ongoing efforts of the Royal Malaysia Police to curb the smuggling of dangerous drugs through coastal entry points. The seized items have been taken into custody for further forensic analysis and to assist in the identification of those responsible for the shipment.
Perak Police Chief, Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin, confirmed in a statement today that the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. This specific section of the law carries severe penalties, including the death sentence or life imprisonment and a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. The heavy nature of these consequences reflects the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards the distribution of narcotics within the country.
Datuk Noor Hisam reiterated that the police force would not compromise with any individuals found to be involved in drug trafficking activities. He emphasized that the safety and security of the community remain a top priority, and enforcement agencies will continue to intensify their surveillance of known smuggling routes. The Perak police remain committed to dismantling local distribution networks that threaten the social fabric of the state.
The public is encouraged to assist the authorities by providing any relevant information through the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department hotline at 012-2087222. Law enforcement officials believe that community cooperation is vital in identifying the perpetrators behind such large-scale drug seizures. Maintaining a high level of vigilance among coastal residents is seen as a key strategy in preventing future attempts to use local beaches for criminal operations.
