Cop commended for refusing RM50,000 bribe from diesel smugglers

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being offered a huge sum of cash, a police officer was not willing to sell his self-worth and integrity and instead stayed loyal to the police force.

Being true to the spirit of "Sang Saka Biru" (nickname for the police force), Insp Mohd Tarmizi Said, 40, said he performed his duty and detained the suspect from diesel smuggling syndicate even after being offered RM50,000.