Don’t simply use police props in shoots, film and drama producers told

Like the real deal: Comm Hussein (centre) holding the replica guns seized during the arrest of three production crew members in Cyberjaya. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

SEPANG: Actors playing policemen in movies or TV shows must get permission from the Royal Malaysia Police before they can wear police uniforms or use props resembling police equipment.

Three men found out the hard way when they failed to produce permits after shooting a drama segment.