Did the Johor factory fire start accidentally or was it deliberate?

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The cause of the Johor factory fire remains under investigation.

Authorities are still determining whether the factory fire that occurred in Senai, Johor, on September 14 was accidental or intentionally set. The blaze led to the discovery of an illicit drug processing laboratory within the premises. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the origin of the fire.
Discovery of a Drug Processing Laboratory

Following the factory fire, police and the Fire and Rescue Department conducted an inspection and found that the facility was being used as a drug processing laboratory. During this inspection, a large metal tray containing 14 plastic containers with approximately 75 kilogrammes of powder, suspected to be the psychotropic drug Erimin 5, was found. Authorities also recovered additional suspected Erimin 5 pills and precursor materials.
Extensive Drug Seizures

Subsequent investigations and raids, stemming from information gathered after the fire, led to further significant seizures. On September 21, a factory in the Desa Idaman area of Senai was raided, where various drugs were confiscated. This included liquid suspected to be methamphetamine (250kg), ketamine (20kg), and substantial amounts of precursor powder and liquid.
Syndicate Operations and Scale

The syndicate, believed to have been active since early February, was processing a large volume of Erimin 5 pills, potentially up to 1,000,000 per day. The drugs were intended for both the local market and neighbouring countries. The total narcotics seized across various raids amounted to 4,034.71kg, with an estimated market value of RM17.77 million, capable of supplying an estimated 1.8 million addicts. The factory itself had been rented for two years and was operating under a license for technology product manufacturing.

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