Crime & Safety news in Arau
8 stories within reach of Arau, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Perlis Good Samaritan killed while assisting auxiliary policeman in earlier accident
A factory operator in Arau, Perlis was killed after being hit by a skidding car while trying to assist an auxiliary policeman who had earlier been involved in an accident. The incident occurred on August 4, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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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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Viral sword threat in Langgar lands Kedah-born man in Perlis police custody for three days
A 46-year-old man was detained by Perlis police for three days over a viral social media post allegedly containing a sword threat in Langgar. The arrest follows a police report and the man is being held for investigation.
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Perlis gets new acting police chief as predecessor moves to Bukit Aman
Perlis deputy police chief SAC Zaihairul Idrus has been appointed as the acting state police chief, succeeding the previous chief who has moved to Bukit Aman. The appointment is effective immediately, ensuring continuity in the state's police leadership.
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Man jailed two years for punching wife, attempting to murder her with car
A man was sentenced to two years in prison by the Sessions Court in Kangar for punching his wife and attempting to murder her with a car. The court delivered the sentence after the man pleaded guilty to the charges.
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Another suspected human skeleton found in gunny sack in Perlis, murder probe underway
Police in Perlis are investigating the discovery of another set of suspected human bones found in a gunny sack. The find is part of an ongoing murder probe, with authorities treating the case seriously.
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Skeletal remains found in Perlis orchard confirmed to be human
Police have confirmed that skeletal remains found in a gunny sack in an orchard in Perlis are human. The case is under investigation.