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Johor police have dismantled a sophisticated drug-laced vape operation, arresting seven individuals and seizing products valued at RM10.68 million following coordinated raids across the state.
Kuala Lumpur police have detained a woman from China as part of their ongoing investigation into an extortion case affecting residents in the Cheras area. The arrest marks a significant development in the probe.
Authorities have detained a Myanmar national in Cheras for allegedly operating as an illegal immigration agent, distributing fraudulent employment passes to undocumented foreign workers through an organized syndicate.
Former deputy Inspector-General Tan Sri Ayob Khan has reflected on the Gang Nicky investigation as one of the most significant and demanding cases handled by Bukit Aman, leaving a lasting mark on his policing career.
Authorities in Thailand's Chonburi province are investigating the connected deaths of five people, including Russian siblings and a Thai family, in what police believe were coordinated killings carried out by suspects posing as police officers.
Indonesian authorities apprehended a Malaysian pilot attempting to bring more than 70,000 ecstasy pills weighing 25kg across the border, marking a significant drugs trafficking incident in the region.
Coordinated police raids in Penang's Bukit Mertajam have dismantled a drug trafficking operation, resulting in three arrests and the discovery of smoke grenades alongside various narcotics.
Penang police have arrested eight foreign nationals suspected of operating a sophisticated online travel fraud ring from a luxury condominium. The syndicate allegedly victimised residents across China and Taiwan with counterfeit holiday packages to Japan.
Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia announced the arrest of Ramon Angel, known as 'El R1,' an alleged senior operative within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel linked to the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo.
Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, former deputy Inspector-General of Police, has reflected on the 'Gang Nicky' investigation, describing it as one of the most consequential cases handled by Bukit Aman.
A suspended police officer is believed to have orchestrated a methamphetamine trafficking network in a major operation yielding RM21.3 million in seized drugs targeting both domestic and overseas markets.
Myanmar security forces have arrested 777 suspected online scammers and illegal gambling operators in a major raid in Kayin State, including 631 Chinese and 143 Myanmar nationals. The operation involved armed clashes.
Six brothers appeared in Ipoh Magistrate's Court to face serious heroin trafficking charges involving 118.87 grams of the narcotic substance, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts against drug networks in Perak.
Authorities have charged 159 Chinese nationals in connection with an organised fraud operation centred on Forest City investments, while also prosecuting them for illegal entry into Malaysia.
Thai police raided a Nonthaburi luxury hotel in Operation Dragon Nest, dismantling an alleged underground gambling and drug operation catering to Chinese nationals. Officers arrested a Chinese drug suspect and three Myanmar migrants.
Police will charge six men in connection with a kidnapping-for-ransom incident in Petaling Jaya involving a RM7 million demand. The charges are expected to be filed in court tomorrow as investigations conclude.
Malaysian anti-corruption authorities have apprehended 12 police personnel suspected of attempting to extort RM2 million from a Chinese national. The arrested officers include ranking commanders from the law enforcement hierarchy.
Authorities charged eleven men in Sepang Sessions Court with membership in the Vinod Gang, an organised crime syndicate. The charges represent law enforcement's continuing crackdown on criminal networks operating across Malaysia.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has vowed to strengthen efforts against organised online scam networks, acknowledging that criminal groups are becoming more sophisticated by operating through decentralized cells across the region.
Malaysian police have dismantled the 'Geng Lakino Garuda' syndicate, arresting nine men linked to 21 solar cable and telecommunications thefts totalling over RM900,000 in losses across Pahang and Selangor.
Authorities are moving forward with prosecution of eleven suspected Vinod Gang members, an organised crime syndicate linked to violent offences throughout Selangor.
Kedah police have dismantled a sophisticated online romance scam operation targeting Japanese nationals, resulting in the arrest of seven foreign suspects. The syndicate operated a call centre designed to deceive victims into sending money.
Eleven suspected members of 'Geng Vinod' are set to appear in court following arrests that helped resolve 21 robbery cases linked to the gang across Selangor.
Vietnamese authorities have arrested 49 individuals including four foreign nationals in Ho Chi Minh City for distributing etomidate-laced vapes. The operation uncovered multiple smuggling networks supplying the anaesthetic to bars and youth venues.
Police have documented 180 Malaysian citizens arrested overseas in little over a year for suspected drug mule operations, with most ensnared through deceptive recruitment pitches offering inflated salaries and quick returns.
Malaysian police have dismantled a significant illegal betting syndicate linked to World Cup activities, with 161 arrests made including five suspected company directors or shareholders overseeing the operation.
Police have dismantled a major online gambling operation conducting RM27 million in daily World Cup betting transactions. A coordinated raid across 19 Klang Valley locations resulted in 161 arrests, targeting a sophisticated network using legitimate businesses as cover.
Police have arrested a man rescued from a RM7 million kidnapping in Subang Jaya after investigators uncovered suspected links to a drug trafficking operation.
Johor Baru police have dismantled a methamphetamine distribution operation, seizing 60.78kg of drugs worth RM3.04 million and apprehending eight suspects, including a teenage school dropout used as a courier.
A Bangladeshi national appeared in Kulim magistrate's court charged with illegally holding 11 passports from fellow Bangladeshi citizens, highlighting authorities' concerns over document trafficking networks.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a major international drug trafficking network after intercepting RM19.82 million worth of cannabis intended for European markets at KLIA. Seven arrests made.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man following a raid on a house in Jakarta's Pantai Indah Kapuk area used to manufacture etomidate vapes, known as Kpods. The operation was uncovered through investigations into smuggled material from Malaysia.
Malaysian police have successfully rescued a man held for ransom and arrested six suspects linked to a RM7 million extortion demand in a swift 48-hour operation highlighting law enforcement's coordinated response to organised crime.
A 19-year-old from Sarawak has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis. Malaysian police believe the teenager was deliberately recruited as a drug courier by a larger trafficking network.
A 19-year-old Malaysian faced arrest at Hong Kong's airport after customs officials uncovered 3kg of cannabis buds concealed in his baggage during a routine inspection on July 9.
Malaysian police have arrested 21 Chinese nationals in Melaka in connection with an elaborate investment fraud syndicate that promised non-existent returns to unsuspecting victims across the country.
Malaysian authorities have arrested two men and seized approximately 100 boxes of suspected illicit liquor during an operation by General Operations Force Battalion 4, with the arrests made while suspects were transferring contraband goods.
Police have successfully arrested a local suspect linked to a condominium robbery after evading capture for two years. The operation highlights law enforcement's persistent pursuit of serious crime offenders in the Klang Valley region.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested a 35-year-old tow truck agent yesterday after discovering 6,000 yaba pills—worth approximately RM60,000—concealed in a vehicle along Jalan Kubang Batang near Wakaf Bharu.
The European Commission and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas have unveiled a comprehensive sanctions framework designed to combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks operating across Europe.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested a 29-year-old man carrying 400,000 sticks of suspected smuggled cigarettes worth RM813,000 after a pursuit in Kampung Pulau Panjang.
Singapore authorities are investigating 550 people, including teenagers as young as 16, suspected of involvement in over 1,800 scam and unlicensed moneylending cases that have defrauded victims of more than $17 million.
Thai police have launched a manhunt for a woman suspected of orchestrating a cross-border heroin smuggling operation that recruited couriers through social media and concealed drugs in specially prepared bags.
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A married couple connected to illegal lending operations pleaded not guilty to three counts involving petrol bomb attacks in Ipoh, with the case proceeding through the Sessions Court system.
Brunei has imprisoned an Indian national for two years and four months after he admitted to delivering over BND230,000 without verifying it was linked to criminal activity, part of a cross-border money movement operation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 33 people, including law enforcement and civil servants, suspected of involvement in a corruption syndicate targeting foreign nationals.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has seized 718.43kg of vapes containing prohibited substances since 2023, resulting in 585 arrests across 400 cases. Seizures have accelerated sharply in 2025, signalling an escalating public health threat targeting young people.
Police have arrested six Rohingya nationals suspected of stealing aluminium formwork valued at RM200,000 from a construction materials warehouse in Melaka's Sungai Udang area.
Singapore authorities arrested 17 people and seized more than S$720,000 during coordinated raids on illegal gambling operations across 13 districts, with five facing court charges under the Gambling Control Act.
Police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking syndicate operating in Perlis, making three arrests and confiscating liquid narcotics valued at RM34.31 million in what authorities describe as a major blow to regional trafficking operations.
Vietnamese authorities have arrested 85 people in raids against two major illegal betting syndicates worth US$133 million, intensifying enforcement against underground gambling operations fuelled by World Cup fever across Southeast Asia.
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Malaysian police have seized 208 live ammunition rounds and multiple weapons during raids in Sitiawan as part of an investigation into an alleged trafficking suspect, signalling intensified enforcement against illegal arms circulation.
Police in Perak have arrested a local man and confiscated 208 live ammunition rounds along with items resembling firearms during drug-related raids in Sitiawan near Manjung.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested 34 individuals following a dawn raid on an unlicensed betting call centre operating from Taman Wahyu, Sentul. The operation was illegally accepting World Cup wagers.
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A Kuala Lumpur businessman has been charged in Sessions Court with membership in Geng RT6, an organised crime group active in the Sentul area. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against criminal syndicates in the capital.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has flagged organised crime involvement in begging operations by foreigners, particularly children, in tourist areas. Authorities detained 5,411 immigration offenders in recent enforcement sweeps and are investigating local accomplices.
Customs officers at Berlin Airport have arrested a 22-year-old man attempting to transport 16 kilograms of ketamine to Hong Kong via Zurich in early June. The seizure represents a significant interception in what authorities suspect is an organised crime operation.
A businessman has been charged in Kuala Lumpur's Sessions Court for alleged membership in the Geng RT6 organised crime syndicate, marking the 12th individual to face charges related to the group.
A 31-year-old French woman living in Western Australia faces serious drug charges after Australian authorities allegedly discovered butanediol hidden in a body wash container during a baggage inspection at Perth International Airport following her arrival from Thailand.
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Police have arrested seven individuals, including the suspected ringleader, in connection with an organised theft network targeting bonded lorries. The syndicate is believed responsible for approximately RM1.23 million in losses.
Malaysian police have successfully dismantled a sophisticated bonded lorry theft syndicate that operated across four states, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects during a targeted special operation.
Hong Kong police have seized a record 361kg of cocaine worth HK$270 million in two separate yacht raids near Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, arresting a woman and detaining suspected syndicate members.
Police arrested a Thai woman and her partner in Bentong, seizing drugs valued at RM728,000. Authorities believe the pair operated as couriers for a larger trafficking syndicate over a three-month period.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has arrested two brothers following the discovery of RM6.95 million in controlled drugs during a maritime patrol off Johor's Tanjung Piai. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat transnational drug trafficking.
Thai Airways International has committed to full cooperation with Australian authorities following the arrest of a 26-year-old cabin crew member at Melbourne Airport. The airline has launched a seven-day disciplinary inquiry and suspended the employee from duty pending investigation outcomes.
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Police in Jasin have arrested four men suspected of orchestrating an organised robbery targeting durian traders. The arrests follow an incident where a victim was threatened at knifepoint during the theft.
Johor police have successfully dismantled a major drug operation in Kulai, arresting a married couple and confiscating narcotics worth RM3.59 million in a significant blow against organised drug trafficking in the state.
Meta-owned platforms, particularly Facebook, have become the primary marketplace for illegal wildlife trafficking, according to NGO research. Conservationists say the company's monetisation schemes actively incentivise criminals to sell endangered animals.
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Selangor's immigration department has broken up a forged-documents syndicate in a coordinated enforcement operation, apprehending the suspected gang leader and recovering evidence of their illicit activities.
Police in Jasin have arrested four men suspected of orchestrating a coordinated robbery at an orchard in Bemban, making off with durians and a motorcycle in a theft valued at approximately RM9,000.
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The General Operations Force has arrested nine individuals and confiscated equipment worth RM3.75 million in connection with an illegal bauxite mining operation discovered within a Felda plantation in Kuantan.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers in Narathiwat province, with some believed to have ties to Malaysian smuggling networks. The crackdown occurred over a month-long operation.