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Police arrest four cops over molest, robbery case in Tanah Merah

Suspects aged 22 to 28 detained after victim lodged report, says state chief

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 31 Dec 2022 7:37PM

Police arrest four cops over molest, robbery case in Tanah Merah
Kelantan police say the four policemen detained in connection with a robbery and molestation case in Tanah Merah have all tested negative for drugs (pic for illustration purposes only). – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes file pic, December 31, 2022

KOTA BARU – Four policemen – three constables and a corporal – have been detained to assist the investigation into a robbery and molestation case in Tanah Merah last Wednesday.

Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said all the suspects, aged 22 to 28, were detained on Thursday following a report lodged by the victim.

“Tanah Merah district police received a report on a robbery and molestation case involving policemen at about 11.24pm on December 28.

“On December 29, police arrested all the suspects who will be remanded for further investigation. The case is being investigated under Sections 395/354 of the Penal Code,” he said in a media statement today.

Zaki said urine tests conducted on the suspects tested negative for drugs. – Bernama, December 31, 2022

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