Following a report by Datuk Farid Kamil over an alleged drug offence, actor Sofi Jikan, 47, has been remanded for three days.
Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Zani Che Din said Sofi was detained at 11pm yesterday when he went to give his statement at the Mutiara Damansara police station.
“He was giving a statement in connection to a police report lodged by Datuk Farid Kamil.
“We are investigating the case under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952,” ACP Mohd Zani said.
Sofi, whose real name is Mohamad Shoffi Jikan, reportedly tested positive for ganja.
Clad in orange lockup attire, Sofi arrived at the Petaling Jaya Magistrate’s Court at 9.03am today before being brought to the remand room at 11.25am.
He was escorted out of the remand room by policemen 30 minutes later.
Last week, Farid lodged a report at the Taman Tun Dr Ismail police station alleging that a few individuals had spiked his drink with drugs prior to his altercation with the police in January.
Farid was arrested for allegedly attacking a police officer and a civilian at the Kota Damansara traffic police station on Jan 11.
He claimed trial to the assault charge on Jan 16.
The actor was then charged on Jan 25 with self-administering THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), one of the active components in ganja, into his body.
He also pleaded not guilty to the drug charge.
Related reports:
Feb 3, Farid Kamil Lodges Report Against Cops, Friends over Last Month’s Arrest
Jan 26, Farid Kamil Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charge, Denies Marriage on the Rocks
Jan 17, Farid Kamil Pleads Not Guilty to Four Charges, Out on Bail
Jan 15, Farid Kamil’s Remand Extended
Jan 12, Farid Kamil Remanded
Jan 11, Actor Farid Kamil Arrested for Assaulting Cop, Civilian at Police Station