Suspected NKVE cable thief arrested with drugs, cutting tools
KUALA LUMPUR: A 37-year-old man suspected of attempting to steal cables along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) on Oct 15 was also found with drugs in his possession.
A 37-year-old man was arrested with drugs and various tools near Kuala Lumpur's New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) on October 15, according to police. The suspect was apprehended by a traffic enforcement team near Km26.6, between Bukit Lanjan and Jalan Duta toll plaza, at around 12:40 AM. The team was alerted by a subcontractor who had been holding the suspect.
After an examination, police found 0.5g of dried cannabis, 5.5g of suspected methamphetamine, two yaba pills, and several tools including a cordless saw, crowbar, utility knife, flashlight, and cutting discs. The suspect was charged with theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code and drug offenses under Sections 39A(1), 6, and 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The incident comes amid growing concerns over cable theft targeting transport infrastructure, following similar incidents on the Kajang MRT Line.
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