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A 41-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer during a joint operation with the Land Transport Authority.
The incident took place along Queens Road near Koromumu yesterday.The man was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a routine check.
He allegedly offered $200 to the officer to release the vehicle. A search of the suspect reportedly uncovered dried leaves believed to be marijuana.
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The man was taken into custody and the substances were sent for analysis. Police state the arrest outline their zero-tolerance approach to corruption and illegal drugs.
Investigations are ongoing.
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