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Six arrested for possessing swiftlet nests

SIBU: The Sibu Marine Police have arrested four individuals for possessing swiftlet nests worth over RM130,000 in a joint operation with Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Sibu recently. Acting on public information, a team comprising two from the Marine Police and 10 SFC enforcement personnel raided a house near Blacksmith Road. Region 5 Marine Police commander […]

Motorist nabbed for drink driving

PADAWAN: A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol at Mile 16, Jalan Kuching-Serian last Friday (Sept 17). The motorist was nabbed at a roadblock conducted under ‘Ops Mabuk’ from 8pm to 10.30pm, carried out by traffic police alongside ‘Ops Covid-19’ roadblock personnel. Padawan deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw […]

Druggie nabbed in raid at village house

BAU: An unemployed man was arrested for possessing drugs in Kampung Pisa, Krokong this morning (Sept 18). District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon, said a police team acting on public information, raided a house in the village around 10am. The team detained the 33-year-old suspect inside his bedroom and upon inspections found a plastic packet […]

Two teens performing ‘superman’ stunts held for reckless riding

PADAWAN: Two teenagers performing dangerous ‘superman’ stunts while riding recklessly at Jalan FAC Matang, were arrested in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan’ on Sept 16. District police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan, who confirmed the case, said the operation led by ASP Kenny Charles Juta, took place from 5pm to 10pm on Wednesday. “The team […]

It’s back to prison for motorcycle thief

BY HANISHA IBRAHIM KUCHING: A man, who had just finished serving a prison term on Sept 3, was in hot soup again. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here for stealing a motorcycle on Sept 11. The accused, Mohd Azlee Amin, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge read before judge […]

Woman pleads guilty to online gambling

BY HANISHA IBRAHIM KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court on Friday (Sept 17) fined a 29-year-old woman RM10,000 after she pleaded guilty for being involved in online gambling. Judge Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali also imposed a four-month jail term if the accused Norhashima Apit failed to pay the fine. According to the charge, she was charged […]

Cops arrest man who ran amok

KUCHING: Police here arrested a man who ran amok with a knife around Satok today (Sept 17). The incident happened at noon when the suspect, believed to be homeless, was going around and pointing the knife at members of the public. Fearing for their safety, they alerted the police of the incident. Kuching police chief […]

Man arrested for punching another over noisy bike

MIRI: Police arrested a 26-year-old man who allegedly punched and threatened another over noise pollution at Jalan Nahkoda Gambar on Sept 15. District police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect was taken in around 10pm the next day upon receipt of a report from the complainant claiming to have been […]

Mechanic arrested for stealing a damaged Perodua Kancil

MIRI: Police here arrested a private mechanic for allegedly stealing a damaged Perodua Kancil at Taman Tunku Bypass traffic light on Sept 15. Earlier, the police received a report from the complainant claiming that his damaged vehicle parked by the roadside had gone missing. In less than 24 hours after the report was lodged, police […]

Car thief nabbed after crashing stolen vehicle

MIRI: An Indonesian man’s attempt to steal a sport utility vehicle (SUV) failed when he collided with another vehicle parked in front of the stolen car. Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the incident happened at noon on Friday (Sept 10) at Simpang Beluru when the SUV driver stopped by the roadside to buy […]