Suspect arrested for illegal possession of firearms

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The arrested suspect being taken to Miri Central Police Station for further investigation.

MIRI: A  man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion for possession of a firearm without a  permit.

The arrest of the suspect in his 30s was made at an empty garden house in Kampung Kepayan, Tiris, Bekenu about 4.40pm.

According to a source, during a raid on the house, police found three guns and five live bullets.

Consequently, all firearms, including ammunition were seized as material evidence in the case.

Also confiscated were a four-wheel drive (4WD) and two units of mattresses.

Following the arrest, the suspect was taken to Miri Central Police Station for further investigation.