Law Enforcement Activity news in George Town
6 stories within reach of George Town, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Husband and wife among seven held as Penang police seize drugs worth RM3.2m
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — A husband and wife were among seven people arrested in several operations by the Penang Narc...
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Missing Penang Kafa teacher due to wed in September turns up in Kedah
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — A male Quran and Fardu Ain (Kafa) teacher who was reported missing since last Saturday after...
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Penang police hunt missing Kafa teacher, 26, ahead of September wedding
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — Police are actively conducting investigations and efforts to track down a male Kelas al-Qura...
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Provoking dogs to attack may be an offense: Penang DVS
Following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah, Penang's veterinary department says provoking a dog to attack may be an offence under the Minor Offences Act, and urges public to report such cases.
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Report individuals who encourage dogs to attack animals
The Penang Veterinary Services Department urges the public to report individuals who encourage or provoke animals to attack, following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department notes that while the Animal Welfare Act 2015 lacks clear provisions for such cases, the Minor Offences Act 1955 may apply. The Penang City Council has captured the dog involved and is investigating.
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Penang vet dept urges police reports if Pearl Hill dog attack was encouraged
The Penang veterinary services department says those who believe a dog owner encouraged his dog to attack a stray at Pearl Hill should lodge police reports. The department found the incident to be a dog fight but noted possible action under the Minor Offences Act if encouragement is proven.