Two suspects broke into a business premises in jail for three years.

MIRI, 19 Oct: Two local men aged 35 and 36 respectively were jailed for three years after being arrested in connection with three burglaries into business premises around Miri, causing losses of about RM19,000.

The two suspects were arrested by a team of members of the Crime Prevention Branch (CPJ), Miri Central Police Headquarters headed by Miri Central Police Chief, ASP Goldy Do Not, on Cythula Road at about 1.15am on October 12.

The arrests were made as a result of ongoing scrutiny and information obtained at the scene following three police reports received on October 3, 9 and 11.

Miri Regional Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the police investigation found clothing and personal accessories believed to have been used by the suspects during the crime, as well as seizing various items believed to have been stolen from the business premises.

"Three of the break-ins were reported in Senadin Village Commercial Centre, South Yu Seng Road and Senadin, Miri.

"Both suspects who had a previous criminal record as well as narcotic-related records in Limbang and Lawas districts also tested positive for urine", he said in a statement today.

He said they were indicted in Miri Court on October 16 and sentenced to three years' imprisonment for the three cases under Section 457 and Section 411 of the Penal Code.

"The success is a testament to the commitment of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in solving reported criminal cases, whether new or old.

"IPD Miri will continue to carry out enforcement and investigation efforts to ensure public safety and order are maintained", he said. -TVS