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Two Suspects Tested Positive for THC in Drug Screening

Preliminary urine tests conducted on five Middle Eastern nationals arrested in connection with tourist cash thefts in George Town revealed that two of the individuals tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The arrests were made as part of an operation targeting incidents where foreign tourists reported money stolen after being approached by strangers.
Drug Test Results for Arrestees

The five suspects, comprising three men and two women aged between 19 and 35, were detained in the Gurney Plaza area. During the initial screening process, preliminary urine tests indicated the presence of THC in two of these individuals. THC is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
Circumstances of Arrest

These arrests followed a series of reported cash thefts between July 30 and August 1, where tourists from Taiwan, the Netherlands, and Syria alleged that money was taken from them in the Pulau Tikus and Jalan Penang areas. Police apprehended the suspects after receiving information related to these incidents.
Seized Items and Modus Operandi

In addition to the arrests, police also seized various foreign currencies, two vehicles, and a packet of what is believed to be ganja. The suspects' method involved engaging tourists in conversation before allegedly asking them to reveal the cash they carried. The money was then discreetly taken, with victims often only realising the theft after the perpetrators had departed.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings

The remanded suspects are being held for four days until August 6. The investigation is proceeding under relevant sections of the Penal Code concerning theft and the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which addresses drug offences. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and safeguard their belongings when approached by unfamiliar individuals.

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