Knife-carrying man tries to ride into Kedah govt complex

 Police said he brandished a 15cm-long knife after a security guard at Wisma Darul Aman gave chase and apprehended him.

Wisma Darul Aman houses the office of the sultan of Kedah, the state assembly chambers, menteri besar’s office and state government departments. (kedah.gov.my pic)

PETALING JAYA:

A knife-carrying man on a motorcycle has been arrested after he tried to ride past a security post to enter the state government complex at Wisma Darul Aman in Alor Setar today.

Kota Setar district police chief Syed Basri Syed Ali said a security guard pursued and detained him to determine his reason for entering the area.

Wisma Darul Aman houses the office of the sultan of Kedah, the state assembly chambers, menteri besar’s office and state government departments.

“The suspect took out a 15cm-long knife from his trouser pocket and brandished it at the security guard before attempting to flee. He was successfully apprehended before police arrived at the scene to take further action,” Syed Basri said in a statement today.

The man had no criminal record but appeared to be under the influence of drugs when arrested. He later tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. - FMT