A GOF corporal is detained over the shooting of a border agency commander’s car, with police revealing his drug use and alleged syndicate links.
SUNGAI PETANI: A General Operations Force corporal has been detained to assist the investigation into the shooting of a Border Control and Protection Agency commander’s vehicle.
Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the officer in his 30s was detained on March 5 at the state police headquarters.
A urine test conducted on the officer returned positive for ketamine.
He was remanded for seven days before being released on police bail.
“Initial investigations indicate the officer has close ties with syndicate members linked to the case,” Adzli said during a press conference.
He stated the officer was reportedly at the scene with the syndicate hours before the shooting occurred.
Information also suggested he used drugs with the syndicate members.
So far, 11 individuals including the corporal have been detained in connection with the case.
All have been released on police bail after their remand periods expired.
“The case is very serious as it involves a firearm attack on law enforcement officers,” Adzli added.
He stressed police will investigate thoroughly regardless of who is involved.
The shooting targeted a Proton X70 driven by SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir on February 25.
It occurred near the entrance of the Al Muhajirin Mosque in Bukit Kayu Hitam at 5.40 am.
The victim survived the attack which is being probed under the Firearms Act.
In a separate development, police arrested a 22-year-old man over a stabbing and murder case.
The suspect has 10 previous criminal records and was arrested in Taman Kempas last Tuesday.
The incident is believed to be revenge-related and left a man in his 20s dead.
The victim’s younger sister was also injured with her hand almost severed.
She is reported to be in stable condition at Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital.