Crime & Safety news in Juru Toll Plaza

1. Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta

   3 days ago Malay Mail Bukit Mertajam 5.3 km

   Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.

2. Independent probe ordered into Teluk Bahang ferry-MV Mekar Jaya collision

   5 days ago The Sun Penang Port waters, Penang 6.1 km

   An independent investigation has been ordered into the collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya in Penang Port waters, which injured 21 people. The ferry was heading to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal when it collided with the cargo vessel travelling from Butterworth Deep Water Wharves to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.