Suspect in Ipoh Molotov cocktail attack negative for drugs, say cops


IPOH: The man who was arrested on suspicion of committing arson at the residence of Beruas MP Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham has tested negative for drugs.

Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri confirmed this when contacted by Bernama, adding that screening was conducted after the suspect was arrested on Friday (Jan 12).

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