Police hunting for escaped detainee in Johor

Police hunting for escaped detainee in Johor

Police say the escaped detainee is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Saifulnizam Zakaria escaped police custody in Tangkak, Johor, yesterday. (PDRM pic)
PETALING JAYA:
Police have mounted roadblocks at all entry and exit points in Tangkak and neighbouring districts after a man escaped their custody yesterday afternoon.

Tangkak police chief Roslan Talib identified the suspect as Saifulnizam Zakaria, 38, from No. 122, Kampung Padang Lalang.

“Saifulnizam, who is approximately 170cm tall, slim, and has a dark complexion, is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,” he said in a statement.

He asked those with information on the case to contact the Tangkak police headquarters at 06-9785222 or investigating officer Sharidathul Aflaha Ismail at 019-2699573.

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