Two inmates flee Dengkil drug rehabilitation centre
KUALA LUMPUR: Two inmates fled the National Anti-Drug Agency's (Nada) Dengkil National Drug Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Sepang today.
Two inmates escaped from the National Anti-Drug Agency's Dengkil National Drug Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Sepang on Thursday. Director-General Datuk Ruslin Jusoh revealed that the two inmates fled the facility and subsequently stole a vehicle from a nearby village. The stolen car was subsequently discovered by Nada staff in Beranang and turned over to the police for further investigation.
Ruslin emphasized that Nada, along with the police, was conducting a thorough operation to locate and apprehend the two inmates. An internal inquiry was also initiated immediately to ascertain the cause of the incident, including any potential negligence or disregard for standard operating procedures. Nada promised to impose severe consequences if any negligence is found among the staff involved.
The public is encouraged to provide any information regarding the whereabouts of the two inmates by contacting the nearest Nada office, calling the agency's TeleHello hotline at 1-800-22-2235, or dialing 019-626.
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