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Authorities arrested a police constable and two others following the discovery of RM18,534 worth of drugs at a lockup facility in Lumut, Perak on Tuesday, intensifying scrutiny of internal security protocols.
Police have arrested five individuals, including a suspended officer believed to be the ringleader of a methamphetamine trafficking operation. The busts netted RM21.3 million in seized drugs destined for both domestic and overseas markets.
Malaysian authorities have arrested twelve police officers accused of extorting RM2 million from a Vanuatu national, marking a significant enforcement action against alleged police corruption.
Twelve police officers, including senior-ranking personnel, have been arrested in connection with an alleged extortion scheme targeting a Chinese national for RM2 million. The case highlights serious integrity concerns within the force.
Malaysian authorities have detained twelve police officers across multiple ranks in connection with an alleged extortion scheme targeting a Chinese national. The case raises fresh concerns about internal discipline within law enforcement.
A Kelantan police station chief is undergoing a seven-day remand as the MACC investigates allegations he solicited a RM500 bribe, marking another corruption case within the police force.
Three police officers are among six suspects arrested in Kedah for allegedly robbing foreign nationals in two separate incidents during late June and early July. The suspects are accused of serious violent crimes.