Police arrest two suspected cable thieves after car crashes into drain during chase in Ampang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Two men suspected of stealing cables were arrested after the car they were travelling in cr...
A police chase in Ampang led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of cable theft on October 11. The incident unfolded around 5:53 am when police received a tip-off from the public. An Ampang Jaya police patrol noticed a blue Perodua Aruz without registration plates parked at the junction of Jalan Watan 8. The driver attempted to flee when police arrived, initiating a chase that ended tragically with the car crashing into a drain.
Both suspects were subsequently apprehended. The case will be investigated under multiple sections of the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Earlier, videos of the arrest, which also showcased cables believed to be targeted for theft, circulated widely on social media.
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