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Penang Durian Orchard Disguised as Drug Lab, 1,188 kg Seized
12/23/2025
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Story summary
- A durian orchard in Teluk Bahang, Penang, has been identified as a drug-processing hub.
- Police seized 1,188 kg of methamphetamine worth RM37.8 million in raids on December 20 and 21.
- The operation uncovered a fully equipped laboratory and three foreign suspects aged 32–38 who tested positive for methamphetamine and were arrested.
- One suspect died during the raids.
- Investigations indicate shipments were sent to Australia and Hong Kong.