Couple from China arrested in Malaysia after raid on luxury condo drug lab

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarJanuary 29, 2026 at 03:01 AM

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Malaysian police arrested a Chinese couple, aged 46 and 39, in Kuala Lumpur after raiding a luxury condominium unit used as a drug processing lab. The raid, which occurred last Thursday, uncovered a significant quantity of various drugs, including ketamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, and MDMA in both powder and liquid form. The total value of the seized drugs was estimated at 164,496 ringgit (US$41,867). Investigations suggest the syndicate had been operating for approximately three months, renting the unit specifically for drug processing, packaging, and storage. The discovery shut down the illegal operation.

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Bernama 30% Sentul 40% Kuala Lumpur 60% China 70% Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari ×280% Malaysian Police 80% Malaysia 90%

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