Crime & Safety news in Dewan Kampung Sampat
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Kuching police arrest 14, seize RM1,720 in drugs under Op Tapis Khas
Kuching district police arrested 14 people during a three-day Op Tapis Khas operation from 7 September. Seizures included 1.09 grams of methamphetamine and 569 grams of ganja worth about RM1,720. The cases are being investigated under Sections 39B, 12(2) and 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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Elderly man in Kuching loses RM220,000 to fake stock investment scam
A 74-year-old man in Kuching, Sarawak lost RM220,000 after falling for a non-existent stock investment advertised on Facebook. The victim made eight online transfers to four different bank accounts before realising he had been cheated when he could not withdraw the profits shown. Kuching police are investigating under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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13 held, RM15,915 in drugs seized in Kota Samarahan narcotics op
Police in Kota Samarahan arrested 13 people during a special narcotics operation carried out in the area from 7 September until yesterday. Officers seized 1.9 grams of syabu and 88 grams of liquid believed to contain drugs, worth an estimated RM15,915. All suspects were brought to the Kota Samarahan Court for further action.
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21 detained in Ops Mahir at two Kuching industrial areas
Twenty-one individuals were detained by the Sarawak Immigration Department in Ops Mahir at Demak Laut Industrial Park and Sejingkat Industrial Estate in Kuching. The operation inspected 72 individuals at three factory premises and issued three witness summonses.
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Two men including soldier plead not guilty to possessing 38.62g of meth in Serian
Two men, one an army personnel, pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court in Kuching to possessing 38.62 grammes of methamphetamine in Serian on May 16. The case is set for pre-trial case management on Oct 9, and both accused are remanded at Puncak Borneo Prison.
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Kuching man arrested with 569g cannabis faces drug trafficking charge
A 30-year-old man in Kuching was arrested on Monday after police found 569g of suspected cannabis on him. He faces a possible drug trafficking charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. The suspect is being remanded for five days to assist investigations.
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Repeat drug offender gets five years' jail, two strokes of the cane in Kuching
A 43-year-old man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court in Kuching after pleading guilty to repeat drug offences. Mohamad Sahmin Sulong tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine in May. He was also ordered to undergo two years of police supervision after his sentence.
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Taiwanese, Chinese tourists fined RM14,300 each for taking plants from Santubong National Park
A Sessions Court in Kuching fined a Taiwanese man and a Chinese man RM14,300 each for taking and attempting to remove wild plants from Santubong National Park without permission. The two men pleaded guilty to three charges, including possession of a protected orchid species.
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Eight sentenced to 18 months for Kuching love scam syndicate
Eight people, including five Indonesians and three Malaysians, were sentenced to 18 months in jail in Kuching on Sept 8 for their roles in an online love scam syndicate. They were arrested in a raid on a house near Jalan Song on Sept 1, where police seized laptops and phones. Five of the Indonesians also received additional sentences for immigration offences.
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Kuching court fines caregiver RM5,000 for injuring autistic girl
A 51-year-old woman was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court in Kuching for abusing a five-year-old autistic girl under her care. The offence occurred at a rehabilitation centre in Kuching in May 2025, and the court also ordered her to serve 100 hours of community service and be of good behaviour for three years.
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Kuching South council to sue illegal dumpers using public photos, videos
The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will take legal action against individuals caught on camera illegally dumping waste. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council has received photos and videos from the public, including vehicle plate numbers, and will use them to prosecute offenders. The council also plans to increase CCTV surveillance in residential areas and add more rubbish bins in public spots.
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Two arrested in Kuching for cable theft and intimidation at Kubah Ria
Police in Kuching arrested two men, aged 36 and 38, for alleged cable theft and criminal intimidation at Kubah Ria, Jalan Matang in Petra Jaya. The suspects, who have 17 prior criminal records and tested positive for drugs, were caught after a video of the incident went viral. Police are searching for another suspect.
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Man arrested in Kuching for running unlicensed entertainment centre
Police in Kuching arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly operating an entertainment centre without a valid licence. The arrest took place at the premises on Jalan Lapangan Terbang on Friday night, and music equipment was seized. The case is being investigated under the Entertainment Ordinance 2000.
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Woman hurt as 4WD and lorry collide on Serian-Kuching road
A 44-year-old woman was injured when the 4WD she was in collided with a lorry at Mile 18, Jalan Serian-Kuching on Friday morning. Firefighters from the Siburan station used hydraulic tools to free her before she was taken to hospital. The lorry driver was unhurt, and traffic was briefly slowed.
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Immigration Ops in Sarawak: 44 detained in Kuching, Bau and Lundu
The Sarawak Immigration Department detained 44 individuals during a series of operations in Kuching, Bau and Lundu from September 2 to 3. A total of 100 people were inspected at eight locations, including food premises and massage centers, with arrests made under various sections of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Elderly man in Kuching loses RM161,400 to fake tender scam
A 62-year-old man in Kuching lost RM161,400 after falling for a fake tender offer to supply goods to the JPSPN Sri Aman branch. He made four money transfers to two different bank accounts between 11 and 19 August before realizing he was scammed. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.