Violent Crime news in George Town
9 stories within reach of George Town, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors
Police in George Town arrested 13 male suspects, including three minors, following a fight at a school sparked by a debt dispute. The incident involved weapons, and investigations are ongoing.
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International drug syndicate crippled in joint Malaysian-Thai operation, 252.2kg meth seized
A joint Malaysian-Thai police operation crippled a cross-border drug syndicate, seizing 252.2kg of methamphetamine. In Malaysia, 86.2kg worth RM4.31 million was seized in raids in Selangor and Penang, leading to the arrest of four suspects. The syndicate used modified vehicles to transport drugs, with Malaysia as a transit point.
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Ayer Itam brawl involved Geng 04 members – Police
Police confirmed that a brawl outside a Chinese primary school in Ayer Itam on August 30 involved members of the Geng 04 gang. Thirteen local men, including three minors, were arrested. The fight stemmed from a misunderstanding over debt collection, and two victims were mistakenly attacked due to wearing similar colored clothing.
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Penang DVS: No clear offence under Animal Welfare Act for owner failing to stop dog fight
The Penang Veterinary Services Department said the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision making it an offence for an owner to fail to stop a dog fight. This follows viral footage of a dog attacking a smaller stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department suggested action could be considered under the Minor Offences Act 1955 if there is evidence of encouragement.
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Dog attacks dog: MBPP captures licensed animal in Tanjung Bungah
A viral video showed a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. Authorities say provocation can be prosecuted under minor offences law, and the city council has seized the licensed dog.
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Report animal provocation - Penang DVS
The Penang Veterinary Services Department urges the public to report anyone who provokes an animal to attack, following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department reviewed the incident and found no clear liability under the Animal Welfare Act for the fight, but noted that provocation could be penalized under the Minor Offences Act. The investigation is ongoing, and the dog involved has been captured by the city council.
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Penang council seizes licensed dog after viral video shows attack on stray in Tanjung Bungah
Penang authorities seized a licensed dog after a viral video showed it attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The incident is under investigation under the Animal Welfare Act 2015, and the dog's owner may face action. The stray, named Tim, was treated for injuries and is in stable condition.
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Cross-border drug syndicate worth RM4.31 million busted
Police in Malaysia dismantled a cross-border drug syndicate, seizing 252.2 kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.31 million. Four suspects were arrested in raids in Selangor and Penang. The syndicate used modified vehicles with hidden compartments to smuggle drugs from Thailand.
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Malaysia-Thailand police seize 252.2 kg of syabu
A joint operation between Malaysian and Thai police led to the seizure of 252.2 kg of methamphetamine and the arrest of five suspects. The syndicate smuggled drugs by road from Thailand into Malaysia.