Police to seek Interpol’s help on Sarawak convenience store attacks

KUCHING, Sarawak - Police have announced their intention to involve international law enforcement agencies, specifically Interpol, in the search for individuals allegedly responsible for recent attacks on convenience stores across Sarawak. Sarawak police commissioner Zainal Abdullah confirmed that three suspects have been apprehended, while approximately ten others are believed to have fled the country.

The incidents, which occurred on September 20, involved the throwing of objects believed to contain explosive or flammable materials at convenience store premises in Kuching and Sri Aman. Zainal revealed that the attacks appear to be linked to a business dispute, particularly the sale of top-ups that may have been used for online gambling activities.

Furthermore, police have identified misuse of business licenses by certain convenience stores in connection with the incidents and plan to write to local authorities for further action. Zainal also addressed the recent Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, stating that no evidence of sabotage has been found, and the root cause is currently under investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau.