Taser guns for Penang cops


Part of the policemen during the teaser gun handling courses at Dewan Gemilang of Bukit Mertajam Police head quarters in Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam yesterday. - SUPPLIED PIC (Pic Courtesy Police) 23 Aug 2017.

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Trained police personnel in Penang will soon be armed with a Taser or conducted electrical weapon, said state police chief Comm Datuk Wira Chuah Ghee Lye.

“These policemen will have a X26 Taser gun besides being armed with a pistol and baton.

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