Saiful Apek busted for having marijuana

PETALING JAYA: Popu lar local comedian and actor Saiful Apek was busted for drugs just minutes after watching Argentina score a goal in its World Cup 2010 match against Nige ria.

The 41-year-old comedian, who had his breakout role in the popular sitcom Senario, was watching the match at his home with five friends, including a woman, when police raided his house at Jalan PJS7 Subang Jaya around 10pm on Saturday.

Subang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Zainal Rashid Abu Bakar confirmed the arrest, adding that when police entered the house, the group was busy cheering for their favourite teams in the match.

He said police found around 40g of marijuana. The comedian’s friends, who are in their 20s, were also arrested.

“All of them have been remanded for five days until June 17,” he said.

He added that the case was being investigated under Section 39A(1) and other provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Act for drug possession.

The actor became famous with his roles in popular movies like Senario Lagi (2000), Senario The Movie (1999), Nana Tanjung 2 (2007) and Cicak Man (2006).

-thestar