Crime & Safety news in Jitra
5 stories within reach of Jitra, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Even stray dogs are protected by law, let alone humans – Police
Police in Kubang Pasu arrested four men believed to be involved in at least 13 robberies targeting Rohingya Myanmar nationals in the Kodiang area. The suspects were arrested in Kodiang, Ipoh and Kangar, and police recovered stolen items. The district police chief urged all crime victims, regardless of nationality, to report incidents to police.
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Police arrest four suspects in robbery targeting Rohingya
Police arrested four men suspected of a series of robberies targeting Rohingya foreigners in Kodiang, Kedah. The suspects were detained in separate raids across Perak, Kedah and Perlis, and are believed to be involved in 13 robbery cases. Police seized stolen items and weapons, and urged foreigners not to be soft targets.
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Police arrest four suspects in robbery of foreigner
Four local men were arrested for a series of robberies targeting foreigners in Perak, Kedah, and Perlis. The arrests followed a report by a Rohingya man who was robbed at his home in Kampung Kodiang Lama. Police believe the suspects are involved in up to 13 robbery cases in the Kodiang area.
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Human trafficking: Myanmar man transports 12 compatriots using Alphard
Police in Kubang Pasu arrested 13 Myanmar nationals, including a driver, for transporting illegal migrants using a rented Toyota Alphard. The operation, conducted under Op Pintas, uncovered a syndicate hiding migrants in motels in Changlun. The suspects were detained for lacking valid travel documents and are being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.
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Malaysian man arrested for presenting fake documents to enter Thailand
Thai authorities arrested a 38-year-old Malaysian man at the Padang Besar checkpoint in Sadao for presenting false vehicle documents. The man was driving a Toyota Fortuner with fake plates and was found with a GPS jammer and cargo manifest. He faces charges under Thai customs and radio communication laws, and is suspected of attempting to smuggle a stolen vehicle into Thailand.