TAWAU: Police arrested two local women in their 30s suspected of substance abuse and possession of methamphetamine in separate raids, here, on Tuesday.
Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the first suspect, 39, was detained at Lorong Bunga Raya, while the second, 34, was apprehended at Kampung Titingan.
“Police seized a transparent plastic packet containing clear crystal chunks suspected to be methamphetamine weighing about 0.07gm from the first woman,” he said, Thursday.
Jasmin said similar substance estimated to weigh 0.12gm was confiscated from the second suspect after examining her for suspicious behaviour.
Both suspects tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine in preliminary urine screenings conducted at the District Police Headquarters.
“Both suspects are currently in police custody and investigations are being conducted under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,” he said.
