20yo local man nabbed with 690 drug-laced cartridges worth RM586,500 in Padawan

Mohd Irwan (centre) showing one of the seized cartridges containing liquid suspected to be drugs during a press conference at Padawan District Police headquarters on Dec 5, 2025.

By Dayangku Hidayatul

KUCHING, Dec 9: A 20-year-old local man was arrested in Padawan after police seized 690 liquid-filled cartridges suspected to contain drugs, worth RM586,500, at the parking area of a courier service centre along Jalan Kong Ping.

Padawan District Police Chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Mohd Radzi said the arrest was carried out by a team from the Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters at about 9am on December 5.

“The suspect was found to have been involved in drug distribution activities since September 2025.

“He received RM200 as payment to collect the parcel from the courier service centre and RM20 for each cartridge delivered to customers around Kuching and Padawan.

“Further investigations are actively being carried out to trace the leader and the network of the syndicate responsible for the sale and distribution of these drugs,” he told reporters during a press conference at the Padawan District Police Headquarters today.

Police also seized RM470 in cash and a Yamaha motorcycle, along with 690 cartridges estimated to be sufficient for 3,450 doses. Each cartridge contains 2.5 millilitres of liquid and is valued at about RM450.

“A preliminary urine test showed that the suspect was negative for drugs, and he has one prior criminal record related to drugs,” said Mohd Irwan.

The suspect has been remanded for seven days from December 7 to December 13. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

The display of 690 vape cartridges containing liquid suspected to be drugs, worth RM586,500, seized at the parking area of a courier service centre at Jalan Kong Ping, Padawan, Sarawak on Dec 5, 2025.

“This success is the result of continuous intelligence efforts and cooperation from the public. The Royal Malaysia Police, especially the Padawan District Police remain committed to combating drugs in order to protect the current and future generations,” he said.

Mohd Irwan also urged the community to continue channelling information to the Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) hotline at 017-5929211.

He further advised the public to avoid modern drugs, including those disguised in drinks and vape products, highlighting that they are harmful and can lead to loss of self-control. Prevention, he stressed, is better than cure. — DayakDaily