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Penang Police Destroy RM13.6 Million Worth of Criminal Case Exhibits
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Penang Police Destroy RM13.6 Million Worth of Criminal Case Exhibits

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Penang police destroyed various case items valued at RM13.6 million, linked to 2,436 investigation papers.
  • The items were confiscated by three separate departments: Criminal Investigation, Narcotics Criminal Investigation, and Commercial Crime Investigation.
  • The destruction signifies the closure of numerous criminal cases in the state.

Penang police have successfully disposed of confiscated evidence worth RM13.6 million, closing a significant chapter on 2,436 criminal investigation papers. The diverse range of items, seized over time, represented the culmination of efforts by three key departments within the state police force.

These departments include the Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ), the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN), and the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK). The destruction of these exhibits marks the final stage in the legal process for the cases they were associated with, ensuring that evidence is handled responsibly and securely.

State Police Chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng highlighted the scale of the operation, noting the specific number of investigation papers involved. The RM13.6 million valuation underscores the significant resources and effort invested in tackling crime across various sectors in Penang, from drug trafficking to commercial fraud.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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