The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Kuala Belait Branch arrested three local men aged between 27-40 at a residence in Jalan Kelumbi, RPN Kampong Lumut on March 11.

NCB seized several plastic packages containing crystalised substances believed to be methylamphetamine or syabu, a Class A controlled drug, weighing over 61 grammes with an estimated value of more than BND12,000.00. Other drugs found were several tablets believed to be Erimin 5. Also seized were a digital weighing device believed to be used for illegal drug trafficking activities and utensils used for drug consumption.

Investigations are ongoing under Section 3A of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA), Chapter 27 for the possession for the purpose of trafficking of a controlled drug that carries a minimum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and five strokes and maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment and 15 strokes and possession for the purpose of trafficking more than 100 grammes of a Class A controlled drug carries the death penalty; 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 possession of utensils used for drug consumption that carries a penalty of up to three years’ imprisonment or a fine of BND10,000 or both.

NCB reminded the public that drug offences are serious and involvement in any form of drug activities may carry capital punishment under the MDA, Chapter 27.

NCB expressed gratitude to those who cooperated and supported the NCB in eradicating drug activities in the country. Those with information related to drug abuse activities can contact NCB at 2448877, hotline 8777444 or email [email protected]