BATU PAHAT: A couple were among three people arrested during an operation by the General Operations Force (GOF) that led to the seizure of 5.2kg of methamphetamine here and in Muar two days ago.

The three suspects, aged between their 20s and 40s, were detained in an operation targeting suspected drug trafficking and smuggling activities at 8.35pm.

GOF Battalion 6 commanding officer Superintendent Shohaiami Ismail said the operation, carried out by the battalion intelligence branch in Muar, also led to the seizure of five plastic packets containing the drugs.

"In addition, two vehicles believed to have been used in the illicit activity — a Toyota Vios and a Honda Civic FD — were seized.