{
  "id": 19105424,
  "title": "Police say pistol-wielding man in viral Kuala Lumpur chase was conducting anti-drug operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/police-say-pistol-wielding-man-in-viral-kuala-lumpur-chase-was-19105424",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T06:08:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/09/police-say-pistol-wielding-man-in-viral-kuala-lumpur-chase-was-conducting-anti-drug-operation/242577"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police in Kuala Lumpur have identified the individual seen wielding what appeared to be a pistol during a viral chase along Jalan Sultan Salahuddin as a police officer involved in an anti-drug operation. Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Azwan Amin Nordin, from the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters, explained that the incident occurred around 6:30 PM on Saturday. A narcotics investigation team had identified a suspicious black Honda Accord and approached the vehicle for inspection. However, the driver allegedly fled recklessly, colliding with a blue Honda City in an attempt to escape. Police managed to retrace the vehicle's route and gave chase at 6:40 PM, intercepting it at the Jalan Sultan Salahuddin intersection. Two men exited the Honda Accord and fled the scene. Initial inspection of the vehicle did not reveal any illegal items. The police are currently tracking down the two suspects and seeking further information from the public. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline or the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters Control Centre.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The man seen holding what appeared to be a pistol while pursuing a car in a viral video alon...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Armed man chasing car in viral Kuala Lumpur video was police officer, say cops",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/armed-man-chasing-car-in-viral-kuala-lumpur-video-was-police-officer",
        "published": "2026-11-09T04:57:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}