In Sarawak, three men arrested for suspected trespass into house compound in Tudan Phase 3
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MIRI, May 28 — Police arrested three local men aged between 21 and 31 on Monday for suspected trespassing into the compound of a house in Tudan Phase 3 here.
Miri district police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said police received a report on Sunday night after the homeowner encountered the suspects at his residence at around 9.30pm.
“In his report, the complainant, who is the homeowner, claimed that he encountered the three suspects within the compound of his house before shouting, causing all of them to flee.
“However, the suspects left behind three sling bags containing identity cards as well as two bicycles, which were later seized as case exhibits,” he said in a media statement today.
Acting on information received, a team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Miri District Police Headquarters arrested the three men at Kampung Tudan here.
Mohd Farhan said the suspects have been remanded until May 30 under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code to assist investigations under Section 447 of the Penal Code for criminal trespass.
“If convicted, they can face imprisonment of up to six months or a maximum fine of RM3,000, or both,” he said.
Meanwhile, Farhan expressed appreciation to members of the public who acted swiftly in channelling information to the police regarding the incident.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant and continue cooperating with the police in efforts to combat crime in the district. — The Borneo Post
المصدر: Malay Mail