Ipoh: Investigations into police officers and personnel believed to be linked to the discovery of prohibited items at Ipoh district police headquarters (IPD) Sentral police station lock-up, on May 12, will be fully handled by Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin stated that the internal investigation has been completed, and several individuals have been called to give their statements. The investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Perak police contingent headquarters (IPK), has involved several identified individuals providing statements to JIPS.

Noor Hisam mentioned that if JIPS finds the case to be serious, a disciplinary board will be appointed to determine the appropriate punishment for those involved. He made these comments at a press conference after officiating the Crime Prevention Carnival town hall discussion in conjunction with the 219th Police Day celebration at Dataran Menara Condong.

On May 15, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail announced that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) had suspended the officers and personnel involved following the discovery of prohibited items in the Ipoh IPD lock-up cell. A surprise inspection by Perak IPK JIPS uncovered prohibited items, including drugs, mobile phones, and sharp weapons, inside a lock-up cell at the Sentral police station, on May 12, following a public tip-off.

Noor Hisam also stated that the police will tighten security at lock-ups, including deploying the K9 unit to screen detainees and visitors. This measure aims to prevent similar incidents from recurring and to restore PDRM's image, which has been affected by the case.

He emphasised the seriousness of the issue and stated that there would be no compromise with any officer or personnel who is negligent or violates standard operating procedures, which jeopardises lock-up security and the integrity of the police force.