DUNGUN: A policeman has been placed under remand after he was caught with over 100g of drugs on him.
Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin said the lance corporal was initially arrested on May 14 by federal police from the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) in Paka, here.
"We have have classified the case as drug trafficking under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
"The policeman has been remanded to facilitate further investigation," he said when contacted.
He said the Terengganu police Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) was investigating the case.
It was learnt that yaba pills, syabu and heroin were found when the policeman was arrested.
"We will not tolerate any misconduct from our personnel and will take stern action against anyone who breaks the law.
"We are committed to conducting fair and transparent investigations in accordance with the law to bring criminals to face justice," said Khairi.
The alleged facts of the case has been making the rounds on social media and the Telegram messaging application.
According to what has been circulated, the policeman in his 30s was detained about 12.45am on May 14 by Bukit Aman JIPS personnel at a parking lot in Paka.
They then searched a sling bag and found the drugs inside.
The policeman was then arrested and taken to the Dungun police headquarters for further action.
