{
  "id": 289094,
  "title": "Kedah ICQS complex closed for 2 hours, after scare over unclaimed luggage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/kedah-icqs-complex-closed-for-2-hours-after-scare-over-unclaimed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T01:00:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/08/kedah-icqs-complex-closed-for-2-hours-after-scare-over-unclaimed-luggage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah was closed for a brief period last night following a scare over unclaimed luggage. Kubang Pasu police chief Radzi Abdul Rahim reported that the pink luggage was discovered at Block B of the ICQS at 5.55pm. Upon inspection, customs personnel discovered images that suggested the presence of potential drugs and explosive materials. The bomb disposal unit was promptly alerted as no one claimed the luggage. They arrived at the scene at 8.45pm to neutralise the potential threat, with a focus on prioritizing the safety of the building's occupants. The ICQS complex was shut down from 9.30pm to 11.30pm to allow the bomb disposal unit to carry out the neutralization process. At 11pm, the luggage was opened, and it was determined that no explosive materials were present. Instead, the unit found clothes, oil in a container, a black hairdryer, shampoo, and lotion.",
  "summary": "The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah was closed for two hours last night after a piece of luggage was found inside the premises. The pink luggage was discovered at Block B of the complex at 5.55pm, prompting police to neutralise the item due to concerns over possible drugs and explosive materials. The bomb disposal unit from Kedah's police headquarters arrived at the scene at 8.45pm to assess the risks and ensure the safety of lives. The complex remained closed from 9.30pm to 11.30pm while the neutralisation process was carried out. Upon further inspection at 11pm, no explosive materials were found, and only clothes, oil in a container, a black hairdryer, shampoo, and lotion were discovered inside the luggage.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}