PETALING JAYA : Police will investigate any leads pertaining to the murder of Customs deputy director-general II Datuk Shaharuddin Ibrahim.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the police would use any information, including the possibility that the murder was linked to a car smuggling syndicate in Langkawi.
"We have not received such information.
"However, police will use the additional information if it is true," he told a press conference after launching the forum on crime prevention entitled "Current Legislations and other Measures to Fight Violent Crimes Effectively" here Saturday.
He was commenting on the revelation by Shaharuddin's son that his father had received death threats prior to his murder.
The son, Mohd Akhtar, claimed his father had investigated a car smuggling syndicate in Langkawi prior to being shot on April 26.
Dr Ahmad Zahid said the investigation is still ongoing and police willl not leave any stone unturned.
"My deepest sympathy to the family.
"I assure them the police will find the culprits responsible," he said.
Shaharuddin, who headed the Customs and Internal Tax Unit division, was a year away from retirement when he was shot on April 26.
The Negri Sembilan-born Shaharuddin served the department for over 30 years where his work earned him the moniker "Mr Clean".
He was seated in the front passenger seat of a four-wheel-drive when it stopped at a traffic light junction. The pillion rider opened fire, shooting the Customs officer three times.
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