Man suspected of strangling mother to death tests positive for drugs
SHAH ALAM: A man detained to assist investigations into the death of his mother, who was believed to have been strangled at their home in Banting, Kuala Langat, yesterday, has tested positive for methamphetamine.
Kuala Langat police have revealed that a man in his 20s, detained in connection with the death of his mother, tested positive for methamphetamine. The woman, aged 50, was found dead in their Banting home, believed to have been strangled. Police received information about the incident at 1pm yesterday and confirmed the suspect's positive drug test shortly after.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, with the suspect being held in custody for seven days. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact their nearest police station or the Kuala Langat police headquarters operations room at 03-3187 2222.
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