Three-day remand for two men as Sarawak police probe convenience store fire cases
KUCHING, Sept 23 — Two men aged 40 and 23 were remanded for three days by the Magistrates’ Court here today...
Two men, aged 40 and 23, were granted a three-day remand by the Magistrates’ Court in Kuching on September 23, 2023, to help with investigations into a suspected mischief by fire case involving a convenience store on Jalan Green. Senior Court Registrar Syazwani Sajeli approved the remand after listening to arguments presented by investigating officer Insp Tan Chiang Fook and their lawyer, Daniel Ling.
The incident reportedly took place at the Jalan Green convenience store premises on September 20, around 8:30 PM. The 40-year-old suspect was arrested in Sibu at approximately 2:40 PM on September 22, while the 23-year-old suspect was apprehended later that same day at about 9:30 PM in a cafe on Jalan Nanas in Sarikei.
This case is one of two incidents of mischief by fire reported in Kuching and Sri Aman on September 20, both involving premises owned by the same convenience store chain. A total of three suspects have been arrested and remanded to assist in the ongoing investigations.
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