Polis sahkan kes rompakan di pusat beli-belah Genting

KUANTAN, Aug 17 — Pahang police have dismissed rumors circulating on social media that a significant drug trafficking operation is taking place in Genting Highlands and Bentong, claiming that no enforcement action is currently being taken. Acting Pahang Police Chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob emphasized that the force would investigate and respond promptly to any illegal activities reported, regardless of their location.

Speaking at a press conference at the Pahang Police Contingent Headquarters, Azry Akmar joined in the handover of duties for the Pahang Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) chief position, previously held by ACP Muhammed Rizal Kamarudin, now turned SAC Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahar.

A recent post on the social media platform Threads alleged that a massive drug cartel was operating in the popular tourist destination, stating that despite multiple reported police complaints, no action was being taken. In another instance, Azry Akmar announced that the tanker driver implicated in a fatal accident near Kampung Lebak had been remanded for further proceedings.

The 37-year-old driver was being held on charges under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death through reckless or dangerous driving. The identities of the deceased victims, Nur Fatima Abdullah, 39, and her 12-year-old son, Muhamad Fattah Aisy Nuafal Saifulnizam, were confirmed through DNA testing. The victims perished after their vehicle was struck by a tanker carrying 32,000 litres of diesel and petrol, resulting in a fire that consumed them. The tanker driver survived with minor injuries.