Suspected Drug Smuggling Case
A private university student in Malaysia has been charged with trafficking cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million (about S$353,000) after police arrested him at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex. Authorities said officers found 14.63kg of suspected cannabis buds hidden inside a pickup truck that had entered Malaysia from Thailand. The case has attracted attention because of the large quantity of drugs seized during the border inspection.
The accused, 24-year-old Ishvherr Singh Jagjit Singh, appeared before the Magistrate’s Court after police completed their investigation. No plea was recorded because the offense falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The court fixed October 5 for the next mention of the case while waiting for the chemistry report before transferring the matter to the High Court.
Arrest At Border Checkpoint
Police said the alleged offense took place at about 11.46am on June 15 during a roadblock at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex. The student was charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, he could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, together with a minimum of 12 strokes of the rotan.
Inspector Sharifah Nurlin Atiqah Wan Idrus appeared for the prosecution, while Datuk Naran Singh represented the accused. Court proceedings were brief before the magistrate scheduled the next hearing date.
Police Continue Investigation
Deputy Kedah police chief Datuk Baderulhisham Baharudin said officers discovered 13 black plastic packages hidden beneath the rear passenger seat of the pickup truck. The packages contained substances believed to be cannabis buds, weighing 14.63 kg.
Police also confirmed that the suspect, who is from Rawang, Selangor, tested positive for cannabis during screening.
Initial investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly worked as a transporter for a drug smuggling syndicate based in Dannok, Thailand. Police believe the drugs were intended for distribution to several locations across Malaysia. Investigators also said the suspect admitted making four previous deliveries to Johor and Kuala Lumpur, receiving RM4,000 (about S$1,210) for each trip.
Further Court Proceedings
Authorities said the seized cannabis buds could have supplied about 73,150 drug users. Police are continuing laboratory tests on the seized substances while completing the investigation. The chemistry report will form part of the evidence before the case proceeds to the High Court for further legal action.
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