CID personnel arrested a 48-year-old man at Kampung Kejapil in Bekenu yesterday.
MIRI (Oct 21): Police have arrested a 48-year-old man at Kampung Kejapil in Bekenu yesterday for allegedly possessing a homemade shotgun and live bullets.
District police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah who confirmed the arrest today, said the suspect was nabbed following a tip-off.
“Upon checking the suspect’s workshop, the raiding team found a shotgun, 18 live bullets and a bullet casing.
“Following the discovery of these items, the suspects was immediately apprehended,” said Lim.
Police are investigating the case under Section Section 8(a) of the Arms Act, 1960.