Newlywed Couple Busted: Drug-Laced Vapes Sold to School Children

Jasin Bestari Drug Bust: Newlywed Couple Arrested for Selling Vape-Laced Drugs to Students A newlywed couple was arrested in Jasin Bestari, Melaka, Malaysia, on Monday, May 26, 2025, for allegedly selling vapes containing various drugs to school students. The husband, a 41-year-old Singaporean national, and his 38-year-old Malaysian wife were apprehended following a police raid on their rented home. The raid resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs, including 212 Erimin-5 pills, 42 Eramin-5 pills, 13.370 grams of syabu, 10 grams of ganja, 80 grams of ketamine, and 127.50 milliliters of liquid ketamine. According to Melaka Police Chief Datuk Zulkhairi Mukhtar, "The couple is believed to have been actively involved in the distribution of various types of drugs in vape form to local residents, including students, for the past three months." The couple is currently under remand for seven days, from May 27 to June 2, 2025, and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Datuk Zulkhairi also indicated that authorities are working towards a complete ban on the sale of vape products in the near future, citing concerns over the increase in synthetic drug use among students. This case highlights the growing problem of drug abuse among young people and the innovative methods used by traffickers to distribute illegal substances. The swift action of the Malaysian police underscores their commitment to combating drug-related crime and protecting the youth.