MIRI: A man believed to be a drug addict was arrested after he was found to be in possession of an air rifle in a raid at a house in Kampung Nelayan, Kuala Sungai Bakam in Miri on Wednesday afternoon.
The 37-year-old guy was arrested by a team of police personnel from Miri’s Marine Patrol Unit (URM) at about 2.30pm.
Marine Police Region Five Commander ACP Salehuddin Mat Zaman said police also seized 10 bullets made of marbles in the suspect’s house during the raid at an unnumbered house in the fishing village.
“Initial investigation found that the suspect has also been previously arrested for engaging in drug activities,” he said.
He said the suspect was now detained at the Miri Central Police Station’s lock-up for further investigation.
The case is being investigated under Section 8 (a) of the Firearms Act 1960.
