The Narcotics Control Bureau conducted 'Operasi Loyal' in the first week of July, focusing on the drug network family syndicates that carry out drug trafficking activities in Kampung Setia A and local residents who are suspected of being involved in drug abuse and trafficking activities.
The raids were conducted at several houses that were identified as being used to carry out drug trafficking activities in the village. So far, 'Operasi Loyal' has arrested 12 locals, namely ten men and two women ages between 30 and 51, for being involved in drug abuse and trafficking activities.
Until now, 'Operasi Loyal' has seized 32.31 grams of syabu and cash amounting to USD$14,732.007.00, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking activities. Also seized were jewelleries believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking activities. The case will be investigated under Section 3A, Drug Abuse Act, Chapter 27 for the offence of possessing controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking and if convicted, can carry a minimum sentence of five years imprisonment and five strokes of the cane and a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane.
Two families that were arrested during the operation were found to have no jobs but had a lifestyle that was considered capable. Further investigation has found that the family has carried out activities that have elements of money laundering from drug trafficking activities. They will be investigated under Section 3, Criminal Assets Recovery Order 2012 which is money laundering.
The Narcotics Control Bureau warns the drug trafficker, who are actively involved in drugs trafficking that they will not escape from the law enforcement that will be implemented by the Narcotics Control Bureau. Drug traffickers are enemies of the country that need to be eliminated because their activities have a negative impact on the harmony of family and community life and threaten national security.
Source: Radio Television Brunei