Man arrested for drugs dies in custody


KUALA LUMPUR: A 49-year-old man, who was detained for a drug-related offence, died in custody at Sungai Besar police station's lockup.

Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department director Comm Datuk Seri Azri Ahmad said the man was detained under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 on Oct 26.

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