Sat, 21 Jul 2001

Malaysian busted for 'shabu-shabu'

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A Malaysia national was arrested by police for allegedly taking shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) in his house, Banjarmasin Police chief Sr. Comr. Soehadjito said on Friday.

The police identified the suspect as Kim alias Aming, 34.

In the arrest, the equipment used to take the drug was also seized.

"Besides taking the drug, we also found that Kim's stay permit had expired on July 11," Soehadjito added.

When asked by police about his expired permit, Kim reportedly lightly replied: "I forgot to extend it."

Police had been looking for Kim following reports filed by his wife, Lulu.

Lulu has lodged a complaint against her husband for allegedly beating her.(32)