![From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal' From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661262272_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will now count convicted murderers and drug traffickers as neighbours.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Colombia's most wanted drug lord captured in jungle raid Colombia's most wanted drug lord captured in jungle raid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635052974_dairo.jpg)
Colombia's most wanted drug lord captured in jungle raid
President Ivan Duque likened the arrest Saturday of Dairo Antonio Usuga to the capture three decades ago of Pablo Escobar.
Sun Oct 24 2021
![Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621953931_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor
Johor police detained 20 drug traffickers in a special operation in the state from July 16 to 22.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623304406_COVID.jpg)
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Drug traffickers in East and Southeast Asia found ways to evade COVID-19 curbs to boost trade and diversify production.
Thu Jun 10 2021
![Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620895006_RazarudinHusain.jpg)
Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled
Drug traffickers who thought Raya night was an opportune time to smuggle drugs were surprised to find the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Marine Police (PPM) patrol was as just as tight.
Thu May 13 2021
![25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005 25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620340411_drugtraffickers.jpg)
25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005
At least 25 people were killed in a shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in Rio de Janeiro.
Thu May 06 2021
![Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612577692_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate
It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
![Suspected drug trafficker nabbed with heroin Suspected drug trafficker nabbed with heroin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51483145021_SptNikRosAzhan.jpg)
Suspected drug trafficker nabbed with heroin
ACP Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid said initial investigations revealed the suspect, who tested positive for drugs had five previous drug-related offences.
Mon Sep 04 2017
![Four Indonesian drug traffickers nabbed in Bintulu Four Indonesian drug traffickers nabbed in Bintulu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435017728_Gari.jpg)
Four Indonesian drug traffickers nabbed in Bintulu
Police arrested four Indonesian drug traffickers in a raid at a bus stop near an oil palm plantation along the Bintulu-Miri road at 4pm yesterday.
Sun Aug 20 2017
![Malaysia moves closer to scrapping mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers Malaysia moves closer to scrapping mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478531744_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Malaysia moves closer to scrapping mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers
Capital punishment is mandatory in Malaysia for murder and drug trafficking, among other crimes.
Mon Aug 07 2017
![Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71500716705_JokoWidodo.jpg)
Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers
"Be firm, especially to foreign drug dealers who enter the country and resist arrest. Shoot them because we indeed are in a narcotics emergency position now," Widodo said in a speech.
Sat Jul 22 2017
![Pahang police detain two drug traffickers and seize 2.26kg heroin Pahang police detain two drug traffickers and seize 2.26kg heroin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500087645_Dadah.jpg)
Pahang police detain two drug traffickers and seize 2.26kg heroin
Both suspects who were in their 30s were detained at about 12.30am while waiting for clients in a Toyota Vios car in the car park.
Sat Jul 15 2017
![Bukit Aman 'stings' ambitious plan of drug syndicate attempting comeback, RM1 million ganja seized Bukit Aman 'stings' ambitious plan of drug syndicate attempting comeback, RM1 million ganja seized](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41497097258_BukitAman.jpg)
Bukit Aman 'stings' ambitious plan of drug syndicate attempting comeback, RM1 million ganja seized
Last Wednesday, Bukit Aman's Special Tactical Intelligence Narcotics Group, better known as STING, thwarted the efforts of the five suspected drug traffickers.
Sat Jun 10 2017
![Arrested Penang drug trafficker described as brutal enforcer Arrested Penang drug trafficker described as brutal enforcer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71490713044_WOMENHANDCUFF.jpg)
Arrested Penang drug trafficker described as brutal enforcer
A Penangite suspected to be the key member of a drug syndicate has been described as a brutal enforcer who never hesitated to mete out punishment including torture.
Wed Apr 26 2017
![Suspected Malaysian drug smuggler shot dead at fishing port in Indonesia Suspected Malaysian drug smuggler shot dead at fishing port in Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81446778415_syabu.jpg)
Suspected Malaysian drug smuggler shot dead at fishing port in Indonesia
The drug trafficker, identified only as Sahrir, was killed when he attempted to flee from a raid on a fishing boat mounted by BNN at the Muara Angke fishing port.
Fri Feb 03 2017