TAWAU: Police from two districts in Eastern Sabah arrested three local men in two separate cases involving the misuse of police insignia, drugs, and theft.
In Tawau, two suspects aged between 32 and 43 were arrested under suspicious circumstances by policemen during a patrol in front of a bank in the Fajar area on Jan 23.
An inspection of the suspects’ vehicle uncovered a green reflective vest bearing the word ‘PDRM’ (Royal Malaysia Police), a camouflage-patterned cap with insignia, and a waist bag containing a clear plastic packet with crystalline substances suspected to be syabu (methamphetamine) weighing 0.10 grammes.
OCPD ACP Jasmin Hussin, confirmed the arrest of both suspects. The case is being investigated under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 89 of the Police Act 1967 (possession of police-like attire).
Meanwhile, in Semporna, a suspect was arrested on Jan 22 following a report of a stolen mobile phone at a business premises in Bandar Baru Seafront. According to OCPD Superintendent Tan Hiap Wah, the incident occurred when the victim left the phone charging at the shop counter.
“The suspect was arrested in Kampung Simunul based on identification from CCTV footage and has admitted involvement in the case. A records check revealed the suspect has one prior criminal record and nine records related to drugs,” he explained. – James Leong
The two suspects showing the items in their car boot following their arrest by Tawau police.
