Police have busted a drug distribution syndicate masterminded by five members of a family following the arrest of 18 individuals and seizure of drugs worth over RM12 million during a four-day operation in five states since last Saturday.

The operation was held in Selangor, Kelantan, Pahang, Penang and Johor by Bukit Aman (Federal Police) Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID).