A 37-year-old man was remanded after police found 6.1 grammes of suspected methamphetamine in Kampung Bako Hulu, Kuching. [image: 1786680362489-kuching-bako-meth-20260814.jpeg] The man was arrested by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division at about noon on Aug 12. Police said the suspected drugs were packed in 16 plastic packets and were worth an estimated RM305. His preliminary urine test was negative and police said he had no previous criminal record. He was remanded for four days until Aug 17 while the case is investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and whipping of up to nine strokes. Location: Kampung Bako Hulu, Kuching Details: The case is still under investigation and the substance is suspected methamphetamine Source: Sarawak Tribune What do you think?

[image: 1783577293136-kch-lorrydriver-cannabis.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post / Police photo A lorry driver was arrested in Kuching after police found packets believed to contain cannabis during a commercial vehicle operation. Kuching police said the case happened along Jalan Setia Raja on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, during an integrated operation involving traffic police and the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. What police found Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said officers found three transparent packets containing compressed dried leaves believed to be cannabis in a brown sling bag carried by the 20-year-old driver. The items weighed about 17.50g in total. Police said the driver also tested positive for THC in a urine screening. Investigation ongoing The man was arrested under Section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The Magistrates' Court granted a four-day remand from July 8 to July 11. Police said 60 people and 55 vehicles were checked in the operation. A total of 16 summonses were also issued for traffic offences. Location: Jalan Setia Raja, Kuching Details: Commercial vehicle operation, suspected cannabis seizure, 16 traffic summonses Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/07/09/lorry-driver-arrested-with-suspected-cannabis-during-kuching-traffic-operation/ What do you think?