Two men were arrested on suspicion of stealing car rims, cables in Matang

KUCHING, 20 Oct: Two men aged 35 and 43 were arrested by Task Force Local Police Headquarters (IPD) Padawan in operation at Lorong Harmony 3, Sri Harmony Park, Matang, early this morning.

The two suspects were arrested at about 12:30 midnight while they were inside a white-colored Foreign Office car.

Padawan District Police Chief, Superintendent Barry William said the two suspects were running away during the operation which triggered a chase before being arrested after a fight.

"Police also seized the car and various equipment found in it, including two sets of blades, a hammer, a rubber blade, players, iron scissors, cutting knives, razor blades and other equipment.

"The robberies also included vehicle keys, tire openers, digital multimeters and face masks", he said in a statement today.

He said the initial investigation found that both suspects were linked to a case of car rim and cable theft based on the discovery of the items.

"One of the suspects also confessed to being involved in the incident along with another suspect and two other individuals known as Ijan and Patimah, who are still at large.

"Both suspects also admitted to being involved in drug abuse and claimed to have obtained supplies from an individual known as Michael who is believed to be selling drugs around Matang", he said.

According to him, a review of past records found that both suspects each had records relating to drug offences under Section 15 ((1)) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 as well as offences under Section 506 of the Penal Code.

The two suspects are currently being detained in the locker room of Beratok Police Headquarters to assist with further investigation, while efforts to track down two more individuals who are still free are underway by Team Task Force IPD Padawan. -TVS