Crime & Safety news in Alor Setar
5 stories within reach of Alor Setar, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Probe must be comprehensive after family alleges pupil with heart condition was made to run, says sports minister
ALOR SETAR, Aug 29 — Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari has called for a thorough investigation i...
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Even stray dogs are protected by law, let alone humans – Police
Police in Kubang Pasu arrested four men believed to be involved in at least 13 robberies targeting Rohingya Myanmar nationals in the Kodiang area. The suspects were arrested in Kodiang, Ipoh and Kangar, and police recovered stolen items. The district police chief urged all crime victims, regardless of nationality, to report incidents to police.
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Police arrest four suspects in robbery of foreigner
Four local men were arrested for a series of robberies targeting foreigners in Perak, Kedah, and Perlis. The arrests followed a report by a Rohingya man who was robbed at his home in Kampung Kodiang Lama. Police believe the suspects are involved in up to 13 robbery cases in the Kodiang area.
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Police arrest four suspects in robbery targeting Rohingya
Police arrested four men suspected of a series of robberies targeting Rohingya foreigners in Kodiang, Kedah. The suspects were detained in separate raids across Perak, Kedah and Perlis, and are believed to be involved in 13 robbery cases. Police seized stolen items and weapons, and urged foreigners not to be soft targets.
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Human trafficking: Myanmar man transports 12 compatriots using Alphard
Police in Kubang Pasu arrested 13 Myanmar nationals, including a driver, for transporting illegal migrants using a rented Toyota Alphard. The operation, conducted under Op Pintas, uncovered a syndicate hiding migrants in motels in Changlun. The suspects were detained for lacking valid travel documents and are being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.