12 foreigners rounded up in immigration raids
KUCHING: A series of immigration operations conducted around the district yesterday (Apr 17), has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals of various foreign nationalities. The Sarawak Immigration Department said that the raids were conducted at workshops, factories, commercial premises and eateries around Gita, Sungai Maong and Batu Kawa. Acting on public tip-offs and weeks […]
Two robbers arrested in Bintulu, remanded for four days
MUKAH: The two men arrested in Bintulu after robbing a woman with weapons in Balingian are being remanded for four days until April 20 to facilitate investigations. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the case is being investigated under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code for gang robbery using dangerous weapons. The suspects, […]
Man picked up for assault at bus terminal
SIBU: Police arrested a 26-year-old man for alleged assault at the Sibu Bus Terminal, Jalan Pahlawan recently. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the 24-year-old victim lodged a report at 10.29 pm on Sunday (Apr 14). “The victim said that at around 5 pm on the day in question, he was attacked by three […]
Three Pakistani men killed, three injured after car plows into them in Teluk Intan
IPOH: Three Pakistani men were killed, while three others were injured after they were hit by a car at Kilometre 16, Jalan Teluk Intan-Bidor, Teluk Intan while they were walking to conduct morning prayers at a nearby mosque. Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Ahmad Adnan Basri said that they were alerted by the public […]
Teen girl among 5 arrested as police cripple vehicle theft ring
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police have dismantled a multi-district vehicle theft syndicate named ‘Along’ with the arrest of five locals, including a teenage girl recently. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Jaimi Husin said the suspects were arrested in two separate locations and several modified metal equipment used for vehicle theft activities, were also seized The suspects comprise […]
Woman arrested for shooting at vehicles in Florida
WASHINGTON: A 22-year-old woman in Florida was arrested for shooting at other vehicles on the interstate, claiming that she was directed to do so by God in connection with the solar eclipse, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a statement, reported Sputnik. “Today, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a report of an active shooter […]
Woman among five nabbed for marijuana possession
BINTULU: Narcotics police have arrested five locals on Wednesday (Apr 3) including a woman for their alleged involvement in a drug distribution activity. Bintulu police chief, Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said that the suspects, aged between 21 and 58, were picked up in Kampung Baru. In addition, police also seized two plastic packets containing 136g […]
OPS SAMBA 2.0: Leakage due to smuggling at KLIA cargo amounted to RM2 billion
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today disclosed the value of leakages due to the smuggling activities of a syndicate which involved members of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Cargo in Sepang Cargo amounted to RM2 billion for the past three years. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam […]
Police nab a drug criminal in Serikin
KUCHING: A 52-year-old male was successfully apprehended by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) along the Serikin village in Bau for drug related activities today. Bau police chief, DSP Jawai Francis said during the operation, law enforcement officers seized a sling bag from the suspect, which contained two packets of plastic wrap, suspected to contain […]
Cops arrest two Sabahans in Batu Kawa, seize RM394,000 worth of drugs
KUCHING: Sarawak narcotics police successfully crippled a drug refining and distribution syndicate with the arrests of two Sabahans and seizure of RM394,000 worth of various drugs. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, in a press conference, said that the suspects aged 26 and 29, were arrested following a raid on an apartment in Batu Kawa […]
