KOTA BELUD: 12 June 2026 – Two local men have been arrested and 6.0 litres of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) water worth approximately RM100 seized in two separate raids carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department of the Kota Belud District Police Headquarters, yesterday.
In a raid at Kampung Pirasan, Jalan Menteri, police arrested one man and seized 1.5 litres of kratom water believed to be intended for sale.
A second man was arrested in a raid at Kampung Taun Gusi, where 4.5 litres of kratom water were confiscated.
Both suspects have been detained to assist with an investigation under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952.
Urine screening tests on both suspects came back negative.
Kota Belud police said they will continue to step up efforts to combat the misuse and sale of kratom water in order to safeguard the safety and well-being of the community.
source : Polis Daerah Kota Belud
