KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Stern action will be taken against anyone involved in the sale of synthetic drugs on the dark web as well as Telegram and WhatsApp applications, according to Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Commenting on National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) director-general Suteko Ahmad Belon’s statement that drug addicts can now purchase synthetic drugs for as low as RM18 on the dark web or through messaging applications, he said the ministry has taken note of the matter.
Fahmi said action would be taken after his ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and with the cooperation of the Royal Malaysia Police, obtain detailed information on the matter.
“However, there are other websites (that sell synthetic drugs), which I will not mention so that the appropriate action can be taken,” he told Bernama after appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s Ruang Bicara programme last night.
In addition, Fahmi said a meeting was held with AADK yesterday to discuss important anti-drug abuse measures and mechanisms.
Suteko, during a press conference after the Cabinet Committee on the Eradication of Drugs meeting earlier yesterday said that illegal substances ordered online, such as yaba pills, methamphetamine and ecstasy, would be sent to the buyer’s house via courier or delivery service.
— Bernama
