A VIDEO has gone viral on social media, purportedly showing a man escaping from the Butterworth courts.
Pictures and audio recordings accompanying the video allege that the man managed to flee from a court in Butterworth, leading to a police manhunt in the area.
Is this true?
VERDICT:
FALSE
Seberang Perai Utara deputy OCPD Supt C. Tharmalingam said no suspects had escaped from the court, rather a man arrested in connection with a drug case had been released after being granted bail.
Supt Tharmalingam told Bernama that the police confirmed that the viral photos and audio recordings were false, and urged the public to stop spreading false news which can cause panic among the people.
"Police investigation shows no OKT (arrested suspect) was escaped from court, instead a 36-year-old man was released after being bailed at RM3,000 for a charge under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (for drug possession),” he said when contacted by Bernama. - Bernama
