KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- A total of 213 Malaysians were arrested overseas on suspicion of acting as drug mules between 2024 and September 2026, following syndicates’ tactics of targeting young people, including students and graduates of higher education institutions (IPTs).
Drug Mules: 213 Malaysians Arrested Overseas Since 2024 - Shamsul Anuar
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213 Malaysians were arrested overseas as drug mules between 2024 and 2026, with syndicates targeting youths through fake job offers and online platforms.
- Syndicates target young people with job offers and online incentives to recruit drug mules.
- Fake accounts and cash-on-delivery payments are used in drug transactions, according to officials.
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