Former inspector-general of police Musa Hassan today denied that crime prevention laws such as the Prevention of Crimes Act (Poca), Prevention of Terrorism Act (Pota) and the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012, also known as Sosma, have been used as weapons against politicians.

Speaking to reporters, he said that while it does “feel” like these laws are always used against politicians, they do not discriminate against those who are in power.