Bukit Aman narcotics crime investigation department director Khaw Kok Chin said a total of 17 individuals, including 10 locals aged 18 to 50, were arrested during the raids conducted between 1.10pm and 9.30pm at several terraced houses and apartment units.

He said the seized drugs included 526.75kg of meth oil to produce 211kg of syabu, along with 10,000 Erimin 5 pills and 1.11kg of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) powder, Bernama reported.

“Also seized in this operation were 28.8kg of ephedrine, various chemical liquids and powders used in drugs production as well as equipment believed to be used in the processing of heroin, ketamine and syabu,” he said at a press conference at the Semenyih police station here.

He said the syndicate, operational since the beginning of this year, was believed to involve a 39-year-old local man and seven foreigners who primarily distributed the drugs within the Klang Valley using courier services.

Khaw said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, with all suspects remanded for seven days to assist with ongoing investigations.

He added that action had also been taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, for the seized properties valued at RM1.1 million.

“The seized assets are eight vehicles, including a Honda HRV, BMW, Toyota Hilux and Honda Civic, alongside a Honda EX5 motorcycle. Also seized was approximately RM158,000 in cash and various types of jewellery,” he said.

Although the syndicate leader has been arrested, police are still tracking down the syndicate’s network, especially suppliers who remain at large.

“People with information about this syndicate are urged to pass it on to the police, by calling the NCID hotline at 012-208 7222, to help with the investigation,” he said.