Raid reveals drug-processing lab in unsuspecting home

By the Editorial Team · Friday, September 18, 2026

Malaysian police dismantled a major drug-processing syndicate with foreign links after raiding multiple locations, arresting 11 individuals and seizing drugs worth over RM35 million along with weapons and equipment. The operation, which targeted activities dating back to January, deals a significant blow to both local and international drug distribution networks in the region.

Malaysian police uncovered a large drug-processing operation allegedly run by a syndicate with foreign involvement after raiding a residential bungalow in Ampang, Selangor. The initial raid on September 10 led to the detention of three suspects and the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs, drug-processing equipment, a pistol, and ammunition. Subsequent investigations resulted in eight additional arrests.

According to Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, a total of 11 individuals aged between 25 and 48 were arrested. The group includes eight men—two of whom are foreigners—and three foreign women. Authorities seized nearly 345 kilograms of methamphetamine powder, over 347 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine, 3.84 kilograms of MDMA powder, Erimin 5 pills, and cannabis. The total value of the drugs is estimated at RM35.24 million, enough to supply approximately three million users.

Comm Hussein stated that the syndicate had been operating since January and was involved in processing and distributing drugs both locally and internationally. He described the disruption of the network as a significant blow to drug trafficking activities in the region.

Following the Ampang bungalow raid, police conducted a second operation at a condominium in Kuala Lumpur, which resulted in the arrest of two more suspects and the seizure of additional drugs including 3.52 kilograms of MDMA powder, cannabis, and Erimin 5 pills. Four further raids took place in Kepong, Brickfields, Sepang, and Subang Jaya, yielding six more arrests. The fifth raid in Subang Jaya uncovered drug-processing equipment in a location believed to be in preparation for conversion into a lab, although this site was not yet operational.

Five of the suspects are currently held under remand for 13 to 14 days, while six others have been released on police bail. In addition to the arrests and drug seizures, police invoked the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 to confiscate assets totaling RM1.79 million. These assets include 11 vehicles, a watch, two bank cards, and RM3,610 in cash.

The coordinated operation underscores ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking networks in Malaysia.

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