Kuala Lumpur: Police today detained Raub MP Chow Yu Hui and Save Musang King Alliance (SAMKA) chairman Wilson Chang to assist in investigations into a case of obstructing public servants from discharging their duties during a recent enforcement operation at a durian farm in Raub.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman stated that the two men were arrested at the Raub police headquarters this afternoon. He mentioned that the investigation is being conducted under Section 186 of the Penal Code when contacted by the news agency.

It is understood that Chow, who also serves as the SAMKA adviser, and Chang appeared at the police headquarters at 4 pm today to have their statements recorded. Yesterday, police indicated that five individuals, including Chow, would be summoned to assist in investigations into the case.

Yahaya further clarified that the arrests were made in accordance with existing laws. He emphasized that the investigation would be conducted transparently and advised the public against speculating in ways that could disrupt public order.

A news portal reported that, so far, police have received 22 reports related to the enforcement operation, lodged by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and individuals, among others.