PUBLISHED ONFebruary 03, 2026 9:46 AMBYSean LerA 38-year-old Singaporean man was one of two suspects arrested by Johor police for their alleged involvement in trafficking drug-laced vapes in separate raids on Jan 29.
Johor police chief Rahaman Arsad said a 25-year-old Malaysian man, who was identified as the trafficker, was arrested in front of a bank in Taman Mount Austin, while the Singaporean man, who allegedly managed the finances, was arrested in Johor Bahru's Taman Molek.
Rahaman said in a press conference on Tuesday (Feb 3) that the Malaysian man's arrest led to the largest seizure in Johor to date.
"The arrest of the local man led to the seizure of 3,200 vape cartridges containing ketamine and 48 packs containing 960g of ecstasy at a house in Taman Setia Indah. Police also seized a Toyota Cross sports utility vehicle and RM136,500 (S$43,500) in cash," the police chief added.
Bernama reported that both men tested negative for drugs and had no prior criminal records.
The duo are being remanded for seven days.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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