Crime & Safety news in Empangan Pedu

1. Police arrest two loan sharks in Hilir Perak, seize ATM cards and gold jewellery

   2 days ago Makkal Osai Jalan Ah Seng 37.5 km

   Police in Hilir Perak arrested two members of a loan shark syndicate during an 'Op Vulture' operation. They seized ATM cards belonging to other people and gold jewellery valued at RM2,050. The suspects are being investigated for fraud and dishonest concealment of property.

2. Lorry driver remanded over fatal Gurun crash that killed 12-year-old

   3 days ago Malay Mail Jalan Gurun-Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah 48.9 km

   A 40-year-old lorry driver has been remanded for three days over a crash on Jalan Gurun-Jeniang that killed a 12-year-old boy. The victim died at the scene, while his 14-year-old pillion rider sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.

3. Boy killed in accident in front of mosque

   4 days ago Harian Metro Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah 49.5 km

   A 12-year-old boy was killed and a teenager survived an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries in front of Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah.

4. Four arrested for allegedly robbing foreigners in Kodiang

   6 days ago The Sun Malaysia Kampung Kodiang Lama, Kodiang, Kedah 46.9 km

   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.