Drug-laden tanker seized in Indonesia owned by Malaysian company, says Bukit Aman
Indonesian authorities have seized a tanker carrying over a tonne of ketamine, which is owned by a Malaysian-registered company based in Johor. Malaysian police are currently investigating the company's directors as part of a cross-border effort to combat drug trafficking.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights the ongoing challenges of maritime drug smuggling in Southeast Asia and the necessity of international law enforcement cooperation.
PETALING JAYA: The tanker detained by Indonesian authorities that was used in an attempt to smuggle 1.16 tonnes of ketamine is owned by a Malaysian-registered company.
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the two directors of the company that owns the MT Global 168 are Malaysians.
He said the company's office is located in Johor Baru, Johor.
According to Comm Hussein, the tanker had previously applied for registration under the Malaysian flag but had yet to be registered. It is currently sailing under the Mongolian flag.
"The vessel is registered under the names of two Malaysian directors.
"Neither has a previous criminal record and we will call them in," he told reporters when contacted.
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