Crime & Safety news in Batang Ai Dam Sarawak

1. Man, 31, held over mother's murder in Tambunan

   1 day ago Bernama Kampung Sutung 45.1 km

   A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his 56-year-old mother at a rented house in Kampung Katagayan, Tambunan, Sabah, on Friday. Police said the victim died at the scene from injuries believed to have been caused by a sharp weapon, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

2. Man in his early 30s arrested, tests positive for drugs in Engkilili, Lubok Antu

   4 days ago Saluran 122 Engkilili, Lubok Antu, Sarawak 23.2 km

   A man in his early 30s was arrested by the Lubok Antu District Narcotics Crime Investigation Department in the Engkilili area on the afternoon before yesterday. The suspect, who has a prior criminal record for drug offenses, tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. The case is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.