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Armed man in viral KL chase was conducting anti-drug operation: Police
Police have clarified that a man seen wielding what appeared to be a pistol while pursuing a vehicle in Kuala Lumpur was engaged in an authorized anti-drug operation. The incident, which circulated widely on social media, prompted police to issue an explanation regarding the armed pursuit.
LSN Malaysia ·
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have moved to clarify circumstances surrounding a video that went viral showing an armed man chasing a car through the city. Police said the individual was conducting an official anti-drug operation at the time of the incident.
The pursuit, captured on video and shared extensively across social media platforms, raised public concern about the armed individual's presence on city streets. Police response came after the video generated significant online discussion and speculation about the nature of the chase.
The clarification from police indicates the armed man was operating under official mandate as part of drug enforcement efforts in the federal capital. No further details regarding the specific operation or outcomes were immediately provided by authorities.
The incident highlights the occasionally dramatic nature of law enforcement operations in Kuala Lumpur, where anti-drug initiatives have been a sustained priority for police. Police did not indicate whether any arrests or seizures resulted from the operation captured in the viral footage.