JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested three men yesterday over suspected distribution of ecstacy worth RM30,000 at a premises in Taman Sentosa here yesterday.
Johor Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department chief Assistant Commissioner Lukas Aket said the trio had with them 100 plastic packets of the drugs in powder form with a total weight of 2.7kg.
Police also seized a BMW and a Perodua Alza.
Lukas said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Two of them were tested positive for drugs while the third suspect had a previous criminal record.
"Between Jan 1 and Feb 21 this year, a total of 3,245 people have been arrested by the Johor police for drug-related offences." Lukas said.