Selangor Police Dispose Of RM1.71 Billion Worth Of Illicit Drugs From Resolved Cases

SHAH ALAM, Nov 2  – The Selangor Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) incinerated 37.3 tonnes of illicit drugs valued at RM1.71 billion on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Bukit Aman NCID Director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters that the destruction exercise involved case exhibits from 6,526 investigation papers spanning from 2009 to 2025 that have been fully resolved in court.

The event was also attended by Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar.

The contraband designated for disposal comprised 33.5 tonnes of syabu (methamphetamine), 714 kilogrammes (kg) of ketamine, 104 kg of cannabis, 14 kg of ecstasy pills, nine kg of heroin, five kg of Erimin 5, one kg of Yaba pills, and 458 litres of MDMA.

“The disposal process will be carried out at a clinical waste treatment plant in Kuala Langat, where all exhibits will be completely destroyed in a controlled manner through high-tech and safe incineration,” Hussein explained.

Nationwide, the NCID has disposed of 45.7 tonnes of solid drugs and 60,880 litres of liquid drugs valued at approximately RM1.93 billion so far this year. Selangor accounted for the highest disposal value at RM1.71 billion, followed by Sabah (RM120.4 million) and Johor (RM40.02 million).

Across Malaysia, 13,342 narcotics investigation papers covering cases from 1991 to 2025 were disposed of this year. Of these, 90 per cent resulted in court prosecutions and sentencing, eight per cent in acquittals, and two per cent involved unarrested seizures.

Between January and October 2026, nationwide NCID enforcement operations recorded 184,732 cases and 205,536 arrests. Total seizures reached over 39.1 tonnes of solid drugs, 31,176.56 litres of liquid drugs, and additional scheduled substances under the Poisons Act 1952, bringing total seized value to RM2.96 billion.

Contraband Metrics, Disposal Protocol, and Enforcement Statistics

Key disposal volumes, nationwide narcotics metrics, and enforcement figures include:

• Selangor Disposal Breakdown: 37.3 tonnes (RM1.71 billion value) including 33.5 tonnes syabu, 714 kg ketamine, 104 kg cannabis, 14 kg ecstasy, and 458 litres MDMA.
• Disposal Location & Tech: High-temperature controlled incineration at a licensed clinical waste treatment facility in Kuala Langat.
• National Disposal Leaderboard: RM1.93 billion total destroyed nationwide; Selangor leads at RM1.71 billion, followed by Sabah (RM120.4 million) and Johor (RM40.02 million).
• Jan–Oct 2026 Enforcement Totals: 205,536 arrests across 184,732 cases; total seized narcotics and poisons valued at RM2.96 billion.

–NMT