Pasir Puteh cat video suspect has three previous offences
KOTA BARU: A man arrested for allegedly committing an indecent act against a cat in Pasir Puteh has three previous criminal offences involving drugs and housebreaking.
A man arrested in Pasir Puteh for an alleged indecent act against a cat has a criminal history that includes three previous offences involving drugs and housebreaking, according to Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. The 49-year-old suspect, who is unmarried, has been remanded in custody. The cat has been taken to the Veterinary Services Department for an assessment of its injuries.
Investigations revealed that the suspect kept a total of 11 cats, with the remaining 10 felines being seized by the police in collaboration with a non-governmental organization (NGO) the previous day. The suspect's urine test upon arrest yielded a negative result, as announced during a press conference held at the Kelantan police headquarters following the monthly assembly today.
The arrest of the man came after a report was lodged with the police on Sunday, following the viral social media video that allegedly depicted an indecent act involving a cat. Superintendent Saari Yaacob, the Pasir Puteh police chief, stated that the investigation is being conducted under Section 377 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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