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Ex-PM’s son held over alleged drug possession

Man in his 20s arrested near Damansara toll plaza after police found heroin in his car, say Selangor police

7:26 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The son of a former prime minister has been arrested for alleged drug possession after police stopped his vehicle near the Damansara toll plaza late yesterday.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed that the man, said to be in his 20s, was detained during a crime prevention operation carried out by Petaling Jaya district police along the Sprint Highway.

He said, as quoted by The Star, that officers found a small quantity of heroin and several items believed to be used for drug abuse during the inspection.

Police said about 3g of heroin was recovered and that the suspect has prior drug-related records. — August 24, 2025

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