M'sian actor caught with drugs in Medan
20 Apr 2017 / 23:06 H.
Malaysian actor Khaeryl Benjamin or Benjy, being held at Kuala Namu International Airport, Medan, on April 20, 2017. — BBX
JAKARTA: A Malaysian actor was caught trying to bring in drugs into Medan, Indonesia two days ago.
Indonesian online media quoted Medan's Kualanamu International Airport Customs chief Zaky Firmansayah as saying that following checks made on him, Customs officers found two tubes containing metamphetamine weighing 14g that had been inserted in his anus.
He said the actor had come to Medan to meet a friend who works as a deejay.
Abu Bakar Yaacob, the Royal Malaysia Police attache at the Malaysian embassy here, when contacted confirmed the arrest.
He said the 38-year-old actor, who has had run-ins with the law in Malaysia for drugs, was being held by Medan police for further investigations. — Bernama