KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 28 – A male teacher was arrested after being suspected of being involved in the distribution of cannabis-type drugs around Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said the 40-year-old suspect was arrested by a team of members from the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 6:45pm recently.
He said the results of the inspection found drugs suspected to be ganja estimated to weigh 0.21 kilograms with a seized value of RM6,300.
“The initial urine screening test found the suspect positive for marijuana. The suspect is a teacher at a school in Petaling Jaya and has no previous record.
“The Petaling Jaya Magistrate’s Court has allowed the suspect to be remanded in accordance with Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code from today until December 1,” he said in a statement yesterday.
The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Shahrulnizam also advised the public who have any information related to drug abuse to pass it on to any nearby station. – Named
