KOTA BARU: The remand of five suspects, including a married couple, believed to be involved in a syndicate distributing 35.4kg of pil kuda in Pasir Mas and Tumpat last Friday, has been extended from tomorrow until July 11.

Magistrate Wan Ashrul Afham Azmi issued the extension at the Pasir Mas Magistrate’s Court on Friday (July 4) to assist investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Yesterday, Bernama reported that police crippled a drug syndicate and seized pil kuda worth RM5.04mil in six raids in both districts.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director Datuk Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the drugs were believed to be intended for distribution in Kelantan, the Klang Valley, and Johor Baru, with students and youths as the main targets.

The syndicate used a cow shed as a storage facility before distributing the drugs to local markets. – Bernama