KUALA LUMPUR: A former PKR youth leader has called for swift action to be taken against the selling of vape liquid containing drugs which he claims caused over 10 deaths in Kuala Selangor.
Thiban Subramaniam posted a video of him and another man, whom he introduced as Ravi, who had just lost his 19-year-old son, Ramki to the drug.
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Thiban said the selling of this so-called vape liquid in Kuala Selangor has become a menace with its victims being those as young as 14 years old.
These vape liquids which he claimed to be laced with a drug known as the magic mushroom were sold between RM3 to RM10.
Thiban claimed that the selling of this drug-laced liquid is known to many yet he lambasted the authority's inaction.
"We lost another youth from Kuala Selangor because of the actions of those irresponsible, who took bribes (and allowed the selling of the drugs)...
"I think everyone in Kuala Selangor is well aware of this menace, I have met with teachers and officers but till this day, no action has been taken.
"(As a result) today, a father had lost his son," he said.
Thiban said Ravi had sent his son to stay with a relative in Johor upon knowing about his addiction.
However, the 19-year-old became depressed and later committed suicide.
Ramki claimed that his son had bought the drug-laced liquid at a barber shop.
"He can't stay at home, he can't work, cannot read, he can't do anything after taking the drugs.
"He seems high, he gets angry suddenly, gets into fights, and destroys home equipment and other things.
"I came to know that he commonly goes to the shop to buy the stuff (drug-laced vape liquid)," he said, adding that he had lodged a report on the dealer yet no action was taken.
The 5.43 seconds video which was posted by Thiban on his TikTok account is believed to have been taken down.
However, the video, which was downloaded by other parties, is now making rounds on social media.
It is not known when the video was initially posted.
The New Straits Times has reached out to the state police chief who will be releasing a statement on this matter soon.
