Nearly 11,000 nabbed for drug offences in KL from January to September

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 10,955 people have been arrested for drug offences in the city from January to September, says Comm Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid. "We also seized RM60mil worth of drugs," the Kuala Lumpur police chief said, adding that the number of arrests in the corresponding period last year was 10,614. "On Oct 19, the...

Take action on errant subordinates or face action yourself, Deputy IGP warns senior cops

KUALA LUMPUR: All police officers and personnel in supervisory roles must take action against subordinates who commit wrongdoings, says Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police said senior officers and personnel must be stern and brave when carrying out their roles and closely monitor their subordinates. "Cases of wrongdoing involving the police force...

State polls: Perak deploys 1,500 cops to help out, mostly in Kelantan

IPOH: More than 1,500 officers and personnel from the Perak police contingent will be deployed to five states to assist with the elections. Perak police chief Datuk Seri Comm Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said most of them would be sent to Kelantan. "A total of 1,505 police officers and personnel will be assisting in Kelantan while 84...