No bomb threat: Man arrested after suspicious suitcase near KLCC sparks road closure, social media frenzy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Police arrested a 40-year-old man to assist in investigations into the discovery of a suspi...
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Kuala Lumpur after a suspicious suitcase was discovered near the Suria KLCC shopping mall, leading to a road closure and a social media frenzy. Police received information about the object at 7.17pm and dispatched a team comprising personnel from the Bomb Disposal Unit, K9 Unit, and Kuala Lumpur Police Forensics Unit to secure the area.
After checks confirmed there was no bomb threat, the suspect was detained for further investigation. The incident caused concern among the public, with social media posts showing the presence of police and traffic congestion. Authorities advised against speculating or spreading unverified information to avoid disrupting the investigation.
The public can contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline or the Dang Wangi district police headquarters control centre if they have any related information.
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