Tourist arrested for drug smuggling

A 38-year-old Malaysian tourist has been arrested in Macau on suspicion of smuggling methamphetamine, police reported yesterday. The arrest occurred after the Judiciary Police analyzed a flight from Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival around 2 p.m. Tuesday, police noticed the unemployed man appeared panicked while retrieving a large checked bag. After intercepting him, officers discovered two bags containing approximately 2.25 grams of methamphetamine, valued at MOP7,500, along with drug paraphernalia hidden in a compartment of the suitcase. Although the man tested negative for drugs, he faces charges of drug trafficking and possession of drug paraphernalia.