Police uncover distribution of fake ecstasy pills

Police have uncovered the distribution of a drug, believed to be fake ecstasy pills, at entertainment outlets in the city.

Johor police chief DCP Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff said the discovery was made following the arrest of a man who was found in possession of a type of drug, believed to be ketamine, during a check at Taman Setia Indah last Sunday.

The suspect, in his 40s, then led police to a house where they found 83 pills, believed to be fake ecstasy pills, 1.72kg of ecstasy powder and 25.3g of ketamine, he told a media conference here today.

He said police also found a printing machine and a hydraulic jack, believed among the tools used to make the fake ecstasy pills, a Honda CRV car and RM750.

Mohd Mokhtar said the suspect, who tested positive for drug, had no previous record.

He will be in remand until Feb 10 to facilitate police investigation, he added.