Woman detained for drug offences in Langkawi dies while receiving treatment


KUALA LUMPUR: A 34-year-old woman who was detained for drug related offences died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Langkawi.

Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) director Comm Datuk Seri Azry Ahmad said the woman was detained in Langkawi under Section 39B and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 on Dec 12.

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