{
  "id": 16886722,
  "title": "9 held after graves desecrated in Miri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/9-held-after-graves-desecrated-in-miri",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T10:57:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/28/9-held-after-graves-desecrated-in-miri"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police in Miri have arrested nine men in connection with grave desecration activities during a special operation conducted from October 11 to 17, according to acting Sarawak Police Commissioner Saifullizan Ishak. During the investigation, it was revealed that three of the suspects had prior criminal records, with two of them having recently been released from prison after serving sentences for the same offence. These individuals are believed to have recruited others to participate in grave desecration activities.\n\nThe investigation uncovered that these desecration acts had been occurring since August 6. As a result of the police's actions and investigation, 15 reported grave desecration cases in the Miri district have been solved. The items seized as part of the investigation included hammers, screwdrivers, and various jewelry items such as rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and old coins.\n\nThe suspects, ranging in age from 16 to 73, are currently under investigation for trespassing on burial places and related offenses under Section 297 of the Penal Code.",
  "summary": "Police say two of the suspects were recently released from prison after serving sentences for the same offence.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}