Who were the two individuals arrested in the Ops Tapis Khas?

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Two Men, Including a Thai National, Arrested in Drug Bust

Two men, aged 29 and 30, were apprehended during Ops Tapis Khas on August 3 in Kampung Tok Pelandok, Bukit Tuku, Pasir Masir. One of the individuals arrested is a Thai national. The operation led to the seizure of a backpack containing 60,000 yaba pills, with an estimated value of RM660,000, found inside a Proton X70 vehicle.
Drug Seizure Details

The apprehended suspects were found with a backpack inside their vehicle, which contained 300 plastic packets filled with red pills. These pills are suspected to be yaba, a type of methamphetamine. Authorities estimate that the seized quantity of drugs could have supplied approximately 60,000 addicts. The total estimated value of the confiscated yaba pills is RM660,000.
Remand and Investigation

Following their arrest, both suspects, aged 29 and 30, were placed on a seven-day remand order. This remand is scheduled to last until August 10, during which time investigations will be conducted. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, a section that carries severe penalties for drug trafficking.
Broader Operation Scope

The arrests and seizure are part of a larger operation, Ops Tapis Khas, conducted by Kelantan police. Between July 26 and August 5, the police confiscated various drugs valued at RM939,330 and properties amounting to RM33,000. During this period, a total of 369 individuals, ranging in age from 14 to 57, were arrested for offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the Poisons Act 1952.

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