KLIA drug crackdown nets 653kg of cannabis buds, 38 arrests this year (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysian police seized 653.6kg of cannabis buds at KLIA in first six months of 2026 through joint enforcement operations, resulting in 38 arrests and multiple raids targeting drug trafficking

• 653.6kg of cannabis buds seized at KLIA in first half of 2026
• 38 individuals arrested with 28 charged in court
• Three raids conducted June 17-22 resulted in 171.6kg seizure and four arrests
• SUV and foreign currencies seized during operations