Law Enforcement Activity news in Jalan Gurun Jeniang Gurun Kedah
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Police arrest two loan sharks in Hilir Perak, seize ATM cards and gold jewellery
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.
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30 foreigners detained over immigration offences in Penang
The Immigration Department in Penang detained 30 foreigners in separate operations for immigration offences. Twelve men were held at a construction site in Kepala Batas, while 18 were detained during operations in George Town and Paya Terubong.
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Penang steps up heritage building checks after woman injured
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has increased inspections of heritage buildings in George Town after a woman was injured by debris from a building on Lebuh China. The council has issued notices to owners and plans to conduct visual inspections of all heritage buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Police arrest four including married couple, seize RM4.31 million in drugs
Police arrested four individuals, including a married couple, and seized 86kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.31 million in raids in Selangor, Penang, and Butterworth. The arrests followed intelligence sharing with Thai police after a Malaysian man was caught in Hua Hin, Thailand.
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Police seek witness in Penang High Court sexual offence case
Police are looking for a witness, Abu Ubaidah Jamalludin, to assist in a sexual offence case at the Penang High Court. He is required to attend proceedings on Sept 4.
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Penang vet dept says no clear law against owner failing to stop dog fight
The Penang Veterinary Services Department stated that the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision making it an offence for an owner to fail to stop a dog fight. The statement followed a review of viral footage showing a dog attacking a smaller stray at Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah. The department suggested action could be considered under the Minor Offences Act if there was evidence of encouragement.
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Report people who encourage dogs to attack animals
The Penang Veterinary Services Department has urged the public to report individuals who encourage or provoke animals to attack, following a viral video of a dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department noted that while the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision for such cases, the Small Offences Act 1955 could apply. The Penang City Council has captured the dog involved, which had a valid license.