Police bust drug syndicate that used a temple for their illegal activities

Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate that has been using a temple for their illegal activities, with the arrest of a husband and wife couple and three suspects at a temple in Parit Amal, Jalan Joned, here on Nov 17.

Muar district police chief ACP Azman Ayob said during the raid that was carried out at 8.50am, police seized 20 grammes of syabu and 112 grammes of heroine, worth RM44,000.

"The drugs were hidden among snack food at the back of the temple, well hidden from the eyes of the public.

Police also seized RM5,700 cash, believed to be proceeds from the sale of drugs," he told reporters here Thursday.

Initial investigations revealed that the syndicate has been using the premises for their activities for the past three months.

Two of the suspects, aged between 35 and 57, also tested positive for drugs.

"One of the suspects, aged 35, has a previous criminal record while four other suspects are jobless. The woman works in a supermarket in the town," he said adding that they will be investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which carries the death penalty upon conviction.