What specific location in Malaysian waters were the drugs found?

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Drugs Discovered in Teluk Kumbar Waters

Two Indonesian nationals have been charged with trafficking a significant quantity of methamphetamine in the waters off Teluk Kumbar. The charges stem from an incident on July 17, where a total of 147.188 kilogrammes of methamphetamine were found. The prosecution is proceeding under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, an offence that carries severe penalties.
Location of the Drug Discovery

The specific area where the drugs were found was within the waters of Teluk Kumbar. This location is where the alleged trafficking activities took place on the evening of July 17. The total seizure comprised two distinct amounts: 113.776 kg of methamphetamine and 33.412 kg of liquid methamphetamine.
Charges and Potential Penalties

Junaidi, aged 51, and Irfansyah, aged 30, face two counts of trafficking. If convicted under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, they could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death. No plea was recorded as the case is to be heard in the High Court.
Court Proceedings and Next Steps

The accused were denied bail by Magistrate Chia Huey Ting. The court has set September 30 as the date for the next mention, at which point the chemistry report is expected to be submitted. The prosecution was handled by Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Sofi Jaafar, with both defendants represented by lawyer Datuk Naran Singh.

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