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Penang police arrest six suspects for attacking two men at temple

GEORGE TOWN, JUNE 23 -- Police have arrested six local men on suspicion of being involved in seriously injuring two men with a sharp weapon at a temple in Jelutong, early Sunday morning. Penang Police Chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said the incident at 4.30am was believed to have stemmed from a disagreement at an entertainment centre when one of the victims, 31, was accused of stealing a suspect's mobile phone, but the allegation was untrue. "The suspect is believed to have followed the victim to a temple in Jelutong before attacking him and a 64-year-old man, it is understood, was also attacked as a caretaker there while trying to break up the fight," he said at a press conference at the Penang Police Contingent (IPK) Headquarters here today. Lim said that as a result of the attack, the first victim had his index finger broken while the second victim had his little finger broken, in addition to both being injured by slashing. However, they were reported to be stable and still being treated at the Penang Hospital. Following this, he said six suspects aged 26 to 38 were arrested on the same day around the Timur Laut district and the police seized several items of evidence including a machete, six mobile phones, two motorcycles and a set of keys, a remote control (one) and a car. Lim said all the suspects were remanded until June 28 to assist in investigations under Section 326 of the Penal Code, which is causing grievous hurt using a dangerous weapon, as well as Section 120B of the same code for criminal conspiracy, in addition to some of them having criminal and narcotics records. In another development, Lim said Penang police arrested 12 local men on suspicion of being involved in football betting and online gambling activities through Ops Soga XI in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said the integrated operation was carried out throughout the state from June 11 to July 19 to combat unlicensed sports betting and online gambling activities which were expected to increase during the tournament. "Police also seized RM8,692 in cash which is believed to be related to gambling activities," he said. Lim said all suspects, aged 27 to 72, were taken to the relevant district police headquarters for documentation and investigation, before being granted police bail while investigation papers were completed. Through the same operation, the police also detected 12 websites, platforms, applications and social media accounts related to football betting activities and gambling promotions, with actions to block and take down related content to be implemented in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). He said the investigation was being conducted under Section 6(1) and Section 6(3) of the Betting Act 1953 and Section 4(1)(c) of the Open Gambling Houses Act 1953, in addition to being investigated under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. -- BERNAMA

GEORGE TOWN, JUNE 23 — Police have arrested six local men on suspicion of being involved in seriously injuring two men with a sharp weapon at a temple in Jelutong, early Sunday morning. Penang Police Chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said the incident at 4.30am was believed to have stemmed from a disagreement at […]

Two arrested with RM57.15 million worth of drugs in Muar

JOHOR BAHRU: Police arrested two locals and seized various types of drugs worth RM57.15 million which were believed to be being smuggled to a neighbouring country during a raid in the Parit Amat Laut area, Muar yesterday. Marine Police Force (PPM) Region Two Commander ACP Noor Azman Jamal said the man and woman, aged 63 and 43, were arrested in a raid at 12.30am by a team from the Muar PPM Region Two Marine Investigation Unit and the Muar District Police Headquarters' Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. He said the drugs were seized as a result of intelligence from his party which detected several vehicles and a boat in suspicious conditions in the area. "Based on initial observations, several people were seen unloading a number of packages suspected of containing drugs onto the boat. The team then raided and arrested the two individuals who were the senders (of the supplies)," he said in a statement. He said further inspection found 517 plastic bags suspected of containing 549 kilograms of methamphetamine, 191,268 ecstasy pills and 4,000 cartridges believed to contain liquid drugs hidden in boats and car boot. Noor Azman said a fibre boat and two 85 horsepower Yamaha Enduro engines were also seized. He said his party was investigating whether there were other individuals involved in the activity besides the two individuals who were friends. "Both were remanded for a week starting yesterday and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 15 (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952," he said. -- BERNAMA

JOHOR BAHRU: Police arrested two locals and seized various types of drugs worth RM57.15 million which were believed to be being smuggled to a neighbouring country during a raid in the Parit Amat Laut area, Muar yesterday. Marine Police Force (PPM) Region Two Commander ACP Noor Azman Jamal said the man and woman, aged 63 […]

HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER, TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED

KUALA LUMPUR -- Police have arrested a driver suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a traffic police officer on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, here last Friday. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) head ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed that the suspect was arrested this evening to assist in the investigation into the case. "The suspect was arrested this evening and the police are currently in the process of preparing a report and conducting a urine and breathalyzer test (EBA) on the suspect," he said. Earlier, a video recording went viral showing a vehicle trying to flee until it crashed into a four-wheel drive vehicle while being chased by traffic police officers. In the incident at 10.47pm last Friday, a 27-year-old traffic police constable was injured after being hit from behind by the vehicle involved while carrying out traffic control duties at the intersection. The driver of the car then fled towards the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) without stopping to provide assistance to the victim. The victim, who suffered wounds to his right palm and the back of his head, as well as pain in his ribs, was rushed to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) by a Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) ambulance.

KUALA LUMPUR — Police have arrested a driver suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a traffic police officer on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, here last Friday. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) head ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed that the suspect was arrested this evening to assist in the […]

Police Crack Down On Smuggling At KLIA, Seize Over RM5 Million Worth Of Drugs

SHAH ALAM, April 13 -- Police have crippled international drug trafficking syndicates in raids around Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang, resulting in the seizure of 82 kilogrammes of drugs estimated to be worth RM5.45 million. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the first case involved the arrest of a 19-year-old salesgirl in the car park of a shopping mall near KLIA on April 5. He said the local woman was arrested after being found in possession of a suitcase containing 12 plastic packages believed to be syabu, weighing about 12.5 kilogrammes and worth an estimated RM625,000. “The suspect tested negative for drugs and had no previous criminal record,” he said at a press conference here today. In the second case, Shazeli said a raid on April 6 at KLIA Terminal 1 uncovered three pieces of luggage believed to belong to three local men, containing 90 plastic packages of cannabis buds weighing 45 kilogrammes and worth RM3.6 million. He said following that three men, aged between 26 and 37, were detained on April 8 by the KLIA Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. “Two of the suspects tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine and we also seized £190 (RM1,000) in cash during the raid. “Further investigation found that two of them had four and six previous records respectively, and we believe the drugs were intended for distribution in the international market,” he said. Shazeli said police believe the suspects were acting as drug mules, having been offered lucrative rewards of at least RM5,000, in addition to having their travel tickets and accommodation expenses sponsored by the syndicates. The suspects have been remanded for seven days and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act. Meanwhile, Shazeli said police were seeking public assistance to locate a 33-year-old woman, believed to be the owner of the luggage, which was found abandoned at KLIA Terminal 1 and contained 23 plastic packages of syabu, weighing an estimated 24.5 kilogrammes and worth RM1.225 million. He said the woman, identified as Syazwani Farhana Dron, was found to have fled after realising the luggage had been flagged and did not board the flight she was scheduled to take, adding that the seized drugs were believed to be intended for the Sabah market. --BERNAMA

SHAH ALAM, April 13 — Police have crippled international drug trafficking syndicates in raids around Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang, resulting in the seizure of 82 kilogrammes of drugs estimated to be worth RM5.45 million. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the first case involved the arrest of a 19-year-old salesgirl in the […]

Man With 31 Criminal Records Arrested After KLIA Car Chase

Man With 31 Criminal Records Arrested After KLIA Car Chase

PUTRAJAYA — A police car chase in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) area yesterday led to the arrest of a local man with 31 prior criminal records. KLIA police chief ACP M. Ravi said the 30-year-old suspect rammed several public vehicles in an attempt to escape while being pursued by a mobile patrol vehicle […]

Police have arrested 12 individuals in connection with a vehicle arson and criminal intimidation case in Taman Kinrara, Puchong

SHAH ALAM — Police have completed investigations into a vehicle arson and criminal intimidation case in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, following the arrest of 12 suspects. Selangor Police Chief Shazeli Kahar said the arrests were carried out between March 12 and yesterday during a joint operation involving the federal and state crime investigation departments. Those detained […]