PETALING JAYA: A woman was arrested after offering police a RM21,000 bribe to free a friend who is a suspected drug dealer.

The 24-year-old man had earlier been arrested at Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Lumpur after being found with 13 packets, believed to contain 168gm of methamphetamine and 2gm of heroin, yesterday evening.

The man, who also tested positive for drugs, was remanded for seven days for further investigations.

Sentul police chief Beh Eng Lai said the 22-year-old woman met the arresting officers at 12.30am today to seek the release of her friend.

He said the woman offered them RM21,000 to free the suspect and was immediately arrested. The money was also seized.

“I am proud of my men who have set an example with their exemplary action in rejecting the bribe. Hopefully, this will enhance the public’s confidence in the integrity of the force,” he said.

The woman was handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

Source : FMT