Crime & Safety news in Bukit Lagi
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Six arrested in Malaysia over drug syndicate tied to co-pilot's Jakarta arrest
Police arrested six local men between Aug 20 and 28 for suspected involvement in an international drug trafficking syndicate linked to a Malaysian co-pilot arrested in Jakarta. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam but were arrested upon their return at Kuah jetty, Langkawi, and Penang International Airport. All six are detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.
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Four arrested for allegedly robbing foreigners in Kodiang
Four men were arrested in connection with armed gang robberies targeting homes of foreigners in Kodiang, Kedah. The arrests followed a report by a Myanmar national whose house was broken into and who was assaulted and robbed. Police seized several items and the suspects are remanded until September 3.