“We’re not protecting him” – PDRM Reveals Why Cop Who Allegedly Ran Langkawi Drug Syndicate Was ‘Only’ Transferred

Recently, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) revealed that “Mr A”, a police officer allegedly linked to running a drug syndicate in Langkawi, Kedah, has been identified and transferred.

In a press conference yesterday (20 May), Kedah Police Chief, Datuk Adzli Abu Shah, responded to online criticisms alleging that PDRM was aiding and abetting “Mr A” by merely transferring him to another department and failing to take strict action.

No substances found during raid, “Mr A” tests negative for drugs

Adzli stressed that investigations into the officer are still ongoing and that the police force has taken multiple enforcement actions against him.

“We have already carried out several raids involving the officer concerned, but no case-related items were found. Transferring him doesn’t mean we’re protecting him,” he said.

According to Adzli, authorities conducted two surprise inspections at the suspect’s residence and workplace, but the operations uncovered no evidence. PDRM also conducted two urine tests on “Mr A”, both of which returned negative results.

PDRM assures public of no double standards

The Kedah Police Chief strongly rejected claims that the police force had given preferential treatment to the officer involved. He explained that the transfer decision was implemented immediately within Kedah and formed part of ongoing administrative and investigative procedures.

“There is absolutely no double standard in this matter. Action is still ongoing, and investigations are continuing. I cannot reveal more, but I promise we will share the outcome,” Adzli told the media.

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Syndicate resurfaced after the death of “Pablo Escobar Langkawi”

Additionally, Adzli announced that a 47-year-old suspect known as “Bagok”, who tested positive for drugs, is scheduled to be charged at the Langkawi Court on Thursday (21 May).

The suspect will face charges under Section 39C of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which relates to repeated drug offences. Adzli also revealed that Kedah’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) will oversee the disposal of various types of drugs worth nearly RM12.4 million.

The operation marks the Kedah police’s first large-scale drug disposal exercise for 2026. The syndicate was said to have resurfaced following the death of a notorious local drug figure known as “Pablo Escobar Langkawi”, Mat Nahar, six years ago.

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