Crime & Safety news in Merapok Laut

1. Wildlife Dept catches 18ft crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang

   3 days ago Daily Express Sabah Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, Sabah 4.9 km

   The Wildlife Department caught an 18-foot male crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, at 5pm on Monday using a baited line. Villagers believe it is the same crocodile that nearly attacked a fisherman last month, and a second line was snapped by what may be an even larger crocodile. The village committee chairman has advised villagers and anglers to stay away from the river.

2. Two Sabah house fires: One in Semporna, one in Sipitang

   4 days ago Daily Express Sabah Kampung Ranau-Ranau 4.8 km

   A wooden house at Kampung Perigi in Semporna was completely destroyed by a morning fire on Tuesday. Separately, two houses at Kampung Ranau-Ranau in Sipitang were 95 percent destroyed in a fire on Monday. No casualties were reported in either incident.

3. 18-foot crocodile caught in Sipitang river after threatening fishermen

   6 days ago Daily Express Sabah Sungai Kg Banting, Sipitang, Sabah 4.9 km

   An 18-foot male crocodile was captured by the Sabah Wildlife Department in Sungai Kg Banting, Sipitang, on Saturday evening. The reptile, which had nearly attacked a fisherman last month, died during the capture and will be buried near the village.