29 crime cases reported in Julau last year

JULAU: A total of 29 crime cases were reported in the district last year, said Julau Police chief, DSP Bidol Noyeng.

Speaking to reporters after attending the 210th Police Day celebration here yesterday, Bidol said of the total, 13 of those cases were index crimes while 16 cases were non-index crimes. He said as this month, only four index crime cases were reported with two of the cases solved. “One of the cases was a robbery which occurred in Pakan last week with three suspects arrested and convicted in court.

“As for the remaining cases, they are still under investigation and we hope that in a week or two, we will have sufficient evidence and bring the culprits to the court, he said. Bidol said the few crime cases recorded and high percentage of cases solved reflected the efficiency of the local policemen in crime busting as well as in carrying out investigations. “In this context, I would like to thank all personnel and the public for their support in combating crimes in this district and also the local media for channelling accurate information to the public,” he said.

Meanwhile, commenting on the celebration, Bidol said they would be holding a blood donation campaign next week.

“We also plan to visit the hospital, carry out mutual co-ooperation (gotong royong) activities and hold volleyball and footbal competitions,” he said. He also disclosed that a piece of land, about 1.9 hectares, had been approved for building the new police station in Pakan. Bidol said all programmes that geared towards the construction of the new police station had been submitted to the State Contingent Police Headquarters and Bukit Aman.

“We hope the new police station can be built the soonest possible so that we can provide better services to the people in Pakan,” he said. At the event, Bidol also read the message from the Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.

Meanwhile in Lubok Antu, seventeen police personnel, two journalists, five volunteer firefighters and a civilian received their Certificate of Appreciation for their continuous support to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). District Police chief, DSP James Johnathan presented the certificates to the repicients during the 210th Police Day celebration at the Lubok Antu District Police Headquarters yesterday morning. At the event, James urged the public to give their full co-operation the police to combat crimes in the district.

“Although the number of crime cases reported here are relatively low, but none the less we should not let our guards down as the peace and tranquality we are enjoying now is the result of the close co-operation between the community and the police.

“This is what we want to preserve. If you encounter suspicious characters or activities in your area, don’t hesitate to contact us (police) for assistance,” he said. Also present at the celebration were senior police officers, community leaders and representatives from the local media.