POLICE from Penang arrested an officer and six police personnel on duty in Selangor to assist in the investigation into a theft case at a house in Air Itam, George Town, involving losses of over RM10,000.

All of them, aged 31 to 55, were arrested on Friday after the Penang police received a report from the alleged victim, a 40-year-old plumber.

Penang police chief Khaw Kok Chin confirmed the arrest, adding they were remanded until yesterday before being released on police bail.

“Further investigations are underway and police are completing an investigation paper regarding the case. The case is being investigated under section 380 of the Penal Code,” he said. – Bernama, November 12, 2023.