Penang Police in George Town arrested seven of their own officials who were on duty in Selangor to assist in the investigation of a theft case at a house in Air Itam. The theft involved losses of over RM10,000.
All of the officers, aged between 31 and 55, were apprehended on Friday (Nov 10) after a report was filed by the alleged victim, a 40-year-old plumber. Penang Police Chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin verified the arrest of all the male officers on Nov 10 and mentioned that they were remanded until Saturday (Nov 11) before being released on police bail.
“Further investigations are underway, and police are completing an investigation paper regarding the case. The case is being investigated under Section 380 of the Penal Code,” he said.- Bernama
