KOTA KINABALU: Police have detained 46 men for alleged involvement in numerous drug offenses during a week-long operation in the state capital.

Kota Kinabalu Police Chief ACP Habibi Majinji said the suspects, comprising 37 locals and nine illegal immigrants, between 18 and 67 years old, were detained at 19 hotspots under Ops Sarang between Oct 5 and 11.