End of the road: Sabah police nab Beverly Hills murder suspect wanted for over 17 years
PENAMPANG, Oct 24 — A 42-year-old murder suspect on the run for more than 17 years has finally been arrested in Sa...
PENAMPANG, October 24 — After a 17-year manhunt, police in Sabah have finally apprehended a 42-year-old murder suspect in connection with a 2009 homicide in Penampang. Assistant Superintendent Arisanti Aziz, acting police chief, revealed that investigators apprehended the individual at a residence in Kolombong, Inanam on Thursday.
According to a statement, the arrest was the result of persistent efforts to track down the suspect and investigate the case. The suspect was sought in connection with the death of a man in Beverly Hills, Penampang on April 11, 2009. The incident is being examined under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which permits the death penalty or a prison term ranging from 30 to 40 years.
In the event that the death penalty is not imposed, the offender could also face a minimum of 12 lashes, as stipulated by applicable legal provisions.
Arisanti emphasized that the arrest underscores the police force's dedication to tackling crime, including solving cold cases and apprehending long-desired suspects to face justice.
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