TELUK INTAN: Investigations into police officers and personnel believed to be linked to the discovery of prohibited items at Ipoh police headquarters lock-up will be fully handled by Bukit Aman's integrity and standards compliance department (JIPS).
Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the internal investigation had been completed and several individuals gave their statements.
"The internal investigation has concluded and several individuals have given statements.
"If JIPS finds the case to be serious, a disciplinary board will be convened to determine the appropriate punishment for those involved," he said.
Noor Hisam, who is also Bukit Aman crime prevention and community safety department director said this at a press conference on Saturday (May 23) after officiating the Crime Prevention Carnival town hall discussion in conjunction with the 219th Police Day celebration at Dataran Menara Condong.
On May 15, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said officers and personnel involved had been suspended.
It was reported that following a public tip-off, a surprise inspection uncovered various prohibited items, including drugs, mobile phones and sharp weapons, inside a cell at the police station on May 12. – Bernama
