35 drug positive individuals in Kuching

KUCHING, 12 Nov: A total of 35 out of 46 individuals detained in the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Kuching District Prevention Ops tested positive for a drug filter.

The operation to locate Suspects (OYDS) was conducted over three days from November 9 to yesterday, involving searches in 11 areas around Kuching.

According to the statement of AADK Kuching District, among the areas involved are Satok, Semerah Padi, Semariang Batu, Batu Kawa, Sungai Lumut, Rampangi, Bandar Baru Semariang, Taman Putri, Petanak, Kampung No. Three and the Bridge.

"Of the total 46 individuals detained, 35 tested positive for drugs while 11 others tested negative.

"All the positive individuals were male, with 26 people aged between 19 and 40, seven people aged 41 to 50 and two others aged 13 to 18", according to the statement.

The results also detected several types of banned substances including methamphetamine, marijuana, benzodiazepine (Benzo), ketamine and ketamine.

Methamphetamine recorded a peak when 33 individuals tested positive for the substance.

However, no drug seizures were recorded during the operation.

Kuching District AADK announced further action against all 35 positive individuals taken in accordance with the relevant law provisions.

The agency also reaffirmed its commitment to continue detection, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation efforts to address the problem of drug abuse, thus creating a healthy and prosperous community.