{
  "id": 11206884,
  "title": "8 cops held in ketum raid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/8-cops-held-in-ketum-raid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/01/8-cops-held-in-ketum-raid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a raid on Tuesday in Taman Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, eight police officers and a civilian were among nine individuals arrested on suspicion of involvement with ketum water, a form of psychotropic substance. The investigation, conducted by the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) and Ampang Jaya police headquarters, is being overseen to ensure transparency. Director Aida Abdul Hamid stated that her department is monitoring the case and that a comprehensive investigation is underway. The eight arrested officers come from various branches under Sentul police headquarters and Brickfields police headquarters, while the civilian was not identified. All suspects are currently held at the Hulu Kelang police station lock-up, under investigation pursuant to Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952, which bans unauthorized handling, possession, or use of psychotropic substances.",
  "summary": "A source says seven of the personnel are attached to various branches under the Sentul police headquarters while another is attached to the Brickfields police headquarters.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "8 cops held in ketum raid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/8-cops-held-in-ketum-raid-11208446",
        "published": "2026-10-01T13:33:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}