| Azlan Othman |

TWO unemployed local men aged 28 and 32 suspected to be involved in illegal drug activities were nabbed when Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officers raided a house in Kampong Mumong, Kuala Belait.

The search led to the discovery of 64 grammes of crystallised substances believed to be Methamphetamine, a digital weighing device, money and utensils used to consume drugs.

Investigations are continuing under Section 3A of Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA), Chapter 27 for the possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking that carries a minimum penalty of five years of imprisonment and five strokes and maximum penalty of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes.

Investigations are also conducted under Section 6(b) of MDA, Chapter 27 for the consumption of controlled drugs that carries a penalty of imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of BND20,000 or both; and Section 7 of MDA, Chapter 27 for the possession of utensils used for drug consumption that carries a penalty of imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of BND10,000 or both.

The NCB reminded the public that drug offences are regarded as serious and involvements in any form of drug activities carry capital punishment under the Misuse of Drugs Act Chapter 27.

The NCB also expressed gratitude to all who have supported to fight the drug menace.

Any information relating to drug abuse can be forwarded to the NCB at 2448877 (office hours), hotline 8777444 (after working hours) or email to [email protected]