MANJUNG: The police have seized 181kg of drugs worth about RM15.6mil and arrested three men during an operation in Sitiawan here.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd said the operation was held on Feb 3 between 2pm and 9pm.

Comm Mohd Kalil said the police have also uncovered a drug laboratory, which was operating behind a prawn farm during the operation.

"We've seized some 181kg of drugs, including Ecstasy pills, methamphetamine and ketamine.

"Other items seized include RM3,000 in cash, two cars worth RM25,000, various drug-making equipment and chemicals," he told a press conference at the district police station here on Wednesday (Feb 5).

Comm Mohd Khalil said the three men, aged between 40 and 60, also tested positive for methamphetamine.

"Two of them have previous criminal records. All three will be remanded for seven days until Feb 10," he said.

"The case will be investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act," he added.