Sarawak police to enlist Interpol over Kuching convenience store attacks
KUCHING, Sept 30 — Police will seek assistance from international law enforcement agencies, including Interpol, to...
KUCHING, September 30 — The Sarawak Police force will seek aid from international bodies like Interpol to locate individuals who allegedly evaded capture after the attacks on convenience stores across the region. Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, who also serves as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Management Department director, announced the arrest of three suspects and the identification of around 10 others connected to the incidents.
He disclosed that some of these individuals might have crossed borders. Speaking to reporters after a police contingent meeting, he explained that the attacks were likely due to a business dispute, possibly involving the sale of top-ups used for online gambling. The commissioner also mentioned that the misuse of business licenses by certain convenience stores in question will be reported to local authorities for further action.
The attacks occurred on September 20 in Kuching and Sri Aman, where explosive or flammable materials were thrown into the shops. The police have received two reports of similar incidents. Mohamad Zainal also stated that the police are near finalizing the investigation into the Air Medical Services (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang, though the cause remains unknown.
He speculated that the incident could have been caused by technical issues, pending the findings from the Air Accident Investigation Bureau.
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