The 37-year-old man, a repeat offender since 1991, was apprehended by the authorities with five other females aged between 13 to 27 and was involved in a scuffle with NCB officials whilst trying to escape, the bureau said in a media statement.
"During the operation a struggle occurred between NCB officers and the 37-year-old man, who tried to injure some officers but failed to escape," the statement read.
The NCB said investigations revealed that the man, who has ongoing cases from the past that are currently awaiting the court's verdict, have been enlisting the use of the five apprehended females to run his drug dealing operations.
Confiscated items from the operation included used clear packets of plastic and straw cuttings containing crystal fragments which the authorities believe to be syabu, or methylamphatemine, weighing 15.66 grammes. Instruments for drug consumption as well as cash in undisclosed amounts were also found.
The NCB also noted in its press statement released yesterday that the arrested females have fled their home to stay with the 37-year -old drug dealer.
If found guilty under section 3(A) of the Misuse of Drugs Act for possession of controlled substances with intent for distribution, the offender may face five years imprisonment and five strokes of the cane and a maximum sentence of 20 years jail and 15 strokes of the cane.
The offender may also face additional charges, including a minimum of two years jail, a maximum of 10 years imprisonment or a $20,000 fine under section 6(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act. If found guilty under section 6(b), the offender may face maximum imprisonment of 10 years or a $20,000 fine.
For the possession of instruments for drug consumption, the offender may face an additional three years jail or a $10,000 fine. (HHM1)
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