World · Malaysia Bureau
Kelantan drug officer sustains serious injuries in machete attack
A Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department officer was seriously wounded during a drug enforcement operation in Tanah Merah, Kelantan. The attack occurred as police conducted a raid in the district.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA BHARU — An NCID officer attached to the Kelantan police contingent sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a machete during a drug raid in Tanah Merah, according to the Kelantan police chief.
The officer was wounded while executing the anti-narcotics operation in the district. Police did not immediately disclose the full circumstances of the attack or provide details on the officer's current medical condition.
The incident underscores the occupational hazards faced by narcotics enforcement personnel during field operations. Drug raids frequently put officers at risk of confrontation with suspects who may resist arrest or resort to violence.
The Kelantan police have not yet released additional details regarding the identity of the suspect or the nature of the charges being pursued in connection with the raid. Investigations into the incident are reportedly ongoing.