Perak police chief Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said all 369 were arrested at 11 drug dens in active locations in the state.

The operation, which involved police personnel and Rela volunteers, ended at 2pm today.

“Those detained were 364 men and five women. Also nabbed were 30 foreigners aged between 13 and 60 years old,” he said in a statement today.

He said 47 were detained for drug dealing, 140 for drug possession and 181 were users.

They are being investigated under various drug laws, he said, adding that during the operation, police also detained a man under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985 and 11 other wanted persons.

In the operation, police seized drugs valued at RM33,809.70 which included heroin, syabu, cannabis, erimin pills, ecstasy and ketum juice.

Police also seized several cars and RM13,600 in cash.