Which districts in Sarawak recorded the highest number of drug arrests?

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Kuching Recorded the Highest Number of Drug Arrests in Sarawak Last Year

Kuching district recorded the highest number of drug arrests in Sarawak between January and December of the previous year, with a total of 3,466 individuals apprehended. This figure represents a significant portion of the overall arrests made across the state during that period.
Kuching Leads Arrest Statistics

The One-Stop Committee (OSC) to Tackle Drug and Substance Issues in Sarawak reported that Kuching saw the most arrests, with 3,466 individuals detained for drug-related offences. This highlights the significant enforcement focus or drug activity within the state capital's jurisdiction.
Other Districts with High Arrest Numbers

Following Kuching, several other districts in Sarawak also recorded substantial numbers of drug arrests. Sibu reported 1,280 arrests, closely followed by Miri with 1,277 arrests. Bintulu recorded 939 arrests, while Kota Samarahan and Sarikei registered 605 and 592 arrests, respectively. These figures indicate widespread drug-related issues across various administrative divisions within the state.
Overall Arrest Figures and Trends

Across Sarawak, a total of 11,470 arrests were made for drug and substance abuse offences between January and December of the previous year. This represented a 12.04 per cent increase compared to the 10,237 arrests made in 2022. The enforcement actions were carried out by various agencies including the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, the Customs Department, and the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Sarawak.

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