Kedah police arrested a 45-year-old drug-positive man who attempted to trespass into Wisma Darul Aman while carrying a knife, following a security chase.

ALOR SETAR: Police arrested a man suspected of being under the influence of drugs when he attempted to trespass onto the grounds of Wisma Darul Aman here today, carrying a knife.

Kota Setar district police chief ACP Syed Basri Syed Ali said police received information about the incident, which occurred at 8.10 am, from a security assistant at the State Secretary’s Office.

“The 45-year-old suspect rode a motorcycle through the entrance to Wisma Darul Aman without stopping at the security post. A security guard gave chase and apprehended him to ask about his purpose for entering the area.