ALOR SETAR: A 65-year-old grandfather was among 39 fishermen who were arrested by police after testing positive for drugs, while another eight were nabbed for related offences.
They were arrested at two fishing jetties between 4am and 10am Thursday.
Kota Star OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Ghafar Rajab said 40 policemen were involved in the operation.
The 39 tested positive for drugs including heroin, morphine and ketamine, he told a press conference here Thursday.
ACP Abdul Ghafar said that the two of the men were Thai nationals with valid travelling documents.
He said police recovered a stolen motorcycle and drug paraphernalia, but did not find any drugs on them.
“The two jetties were among three spots that we have identified as being frequently used by drug addicts and we will continue to monitor these areas to curb drug abuse among fishermen,” he said.
He said that the men would be remanded for further investigation
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