A Singaporean man and his Malaysian wife have been arrested in Melaka for allegedly distributing drug-laced vape fluids, with some believed to be targeted at schoolchildren.
The couple had reportedly been running a drug distribution ring from their rented home for the past three months before their arrest on Monday (26 May).
Speaking to the media on Tuesday (27 May), Melaka police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the suspects — a 41-year-old Singaporean man and his 38-year-old Malaysian wife — had been living in Jasin Bestari since getting married three months ago.
Despite their short-lived honeymoon phase, the couple allegedly wasted no time in getting involved in the local drug trade.
They were arrested by officers from the Jasin district narcotics unit, who had been tracking their activities.
According to The Star, preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had been “actively distributing” drugs in various forms — including vape fluids, pills, and powders — across the state.
Source: The Star
During the raid, police uncovered a staggering stash of illegal substances:
Officers also confiscated the couple’s car and motorcycle.
In total, the seized drugs and assets were estimated to be worth RM32,650 (S$9,899).
Both suspects tested positive for methamphetamine during initial screenings.
DCP Dzulkhairi also told reporters that the drugs were reportedly marketed through social media platforms and close personal contacts, potentially reaching a younger and more vulnerable audience, including students.
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He confirmed that the duo has been remanded for seven days to assist ongoing investigations under Section 39B of Malaysia’s Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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