Military member detained with pistol and kratom at Sungai Besi Camp

A member of the military was detained at Sungai Besi Camp on September 29 after being found in possession of a pistol, dozens of bullets, and a liquid suspected to be kratom. The suspect, a man in his 30s, was apprehended in a vehicle parking area.

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that the individual is currently in a six-month transition period before retiring from military service to become a civilian. Regarding the seized weapon and ammunition, the Minister noted he does not currently have information on whether the items belong to the Malaysian Army.

The suspect was charged at the Jalan Duta Court on October 8 under Sections 8 and 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960. Investigations revealed the individual has three prior criminal records involving two drug-related offenses and one other criminal case.