KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Eight police personnel were among nine individuals arrested on suspicion of being involved in ketum water-related activities during a raid in Taman Keramat on Tuesday (September 29).
Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) director Datuk Aida Abdul Hamid confirmed the arrests.
The department is closely monitoring the case, and the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters (IPD) is conducting a transparent investigation.
“Yes, Bukit Aman JIPS confirms the arrest of eight police personnel along with a civilian in an operation in Taman Keramat,” she said when contacted.
According to sources, the raid was conducted at 8.45pm along Jalan AU1, Taman Keramat by the Bukit Aman JIPS Intelligence and Operations Branch and the Ampang Jaya District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division.
“The eight arrested personnel include seven attached to various branches under the Sentul IPD, while another is attached to the Brickfields IPD. A civilian was also arrested,” the source said.
It added that all suspects are being held at the Hulu Kelang police station lock-up and the case is being investigated under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952.
