Uniformed Personnel, Four Others Arrested In Syabu Bust
By Maya Salleh

Bandar Seri Begawan - Five local men, including a uniformed personnel, all aged between 20 and 27 years, were nabbed in a drug bust yesterday.

Officers from the Narcotics Control Bureau conducted the raid around 2.40 pm at Kg. Mulaut area.

The suspects were apprehended at a car storage area and were found having in their possession 32 small packets of crystal fragments believed to be 'Syabu', scientifically known as Methylamphetamine, which is a Class `A' drug.

Also confiscated during the operation were instruments believed to have been used in the misuse of drugs.

The NCB stated that the operation was conducted as a result of a tip-off from members of the public. The Bureau conveyed its appreciation to those who assisted in the operation.

The Bureau also stated that it would continue to monitor those involved in the distribution and consumption of drugs in its efforts to free the country from the ill-effects of drug abuse.

Furthermore, the Bureau once again reminded the public that allowing residential dwellings to be used for distribution, processing or any drug abuse related activities is an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

The Bureau also warned that possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking in Brunei, emphasising that Methylamphetamine or drugs under the Class `A' category weighing more than 50 grammes, carries the death penalty.

The Bureau welcomes cooperation and tip-off from the public.

Those who have information can call telephone numbers 147 or 8777444, it added. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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