Police record statement from durian giveaway event organiser

 

Police have recorded a statement from the organiser of a durian giveaway event in Parit Buntar, Perak two days ago, to assist an investigation into the alleged breach of the standard operating procedures of Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan.

Kerian district police chief Supt Mazuki Mat said the 39-year-old man gave his statement at the Parit Buntar police station yesterday and took the responsibility for not being able to control the crowd during the event.

“The investigation paper is ready and will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor,” he said when contacted today.

The case is being investigated under Section 269 of the Penal Code for committing a negligent act that may likely spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, he said.

On Friday, photos and videos of a huge crowd lining up to get free durians under a flyover in Jalan Temenggong, Parit Buntar went viral on social media.

It is learned that the organiser had prepared four tonnes of durians from Batu Kurau to be distributed to the public during the event.

- Bernama