# NCID Officer Seriously Injured in Machete Attack

> Kelantan police chief reports NCID officer seriously injured during drug raid in Tanah Merah.
- Title: NCID Officer Seriously Injured in Machete Attack · Malay Mail
- Summary: Kelantan police chief reports NCID officer seriously injured during drug raid in Tanah Merah. A Kelantan NCID officer was seriously injured by a…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/ncid-officer-seriously-injured-in-machete-attack-during-drug-raid-in-tanah-merah-says-kelantan-police-chief/239529
- Published: 2026-10-18T09:26:42+00:00
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- Topics: breaking, kelantan, ncid, tanah merah, drug raid, machete attack, police chief, news, world
## Incident Details
A Kelantan NCID officer was seriously injured by a machete-wielding suspect during a drug raid in Tanah Merah.
## Suspect Background
The suspect, believed to be about 30 years old, has six previous drug-related offences.
## Arrest and Seizures
Police arrested the suspect after a struggle and seized a machete measuring 35 centimetres, yaba pills weighing 0.1 gramme, and ketum water.
## Legal Proceedings
Authorities are investigating under multiple laws and seeking a court remand for the suspect.
## Operation Context
The operation was part of Ops Tapis Bersepadu Sempadan across four districts to curb drug smuggling along the Malaysia-Thailand border.
## Next Steps
The suspect will be brought to court tomorrow for a remand order to continue the investigation.
## Key takeaway

A Kelantan NCID officer was seriously injured by a machete-wielding suspect during a drug raid in Tanah Merah.