Knife-carrying man tries to ride into Kedah govt complex
Police said he brandished a 15cm-long knife after a security guard at Wisma Darul Aman gave chase and apprehended him.
A man armed with a knife attempted to ride into the Kedah state government complex in Alor Setar on Tuesday. Wisma Darul Aman, where the sultan's office and state government departments are located, came under the threat. According to Kota Setar district police chief Syed Basri Syed Ali, a security guard pursued the suspect, who was riding a motorcycle. The guard detained him to ascertain his intentions.
Upon arrival, the police apprehended the suspect after he brandished a 15cm-long knife from his pocket. Syed Basri informed that the man had no criminal history but tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine upon arrest, suggesting he was under the influence of drugs at the time.
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