Cops arrest habitual criminal

BINTULU: Police arrested a local man recently for his alleged involvement in a series of housebreakings around the district.

Bintulu OCPD Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said the suspect was picked up by a police team at Jalan Bougainvillea.

A 15-cm karambit (small curved knife) was confiscated from the suspect.

“Background checks found that the suspect has a history of 10 theft-related offences and two substance abuse records.

“The Bintulu Magistrates’ Court has granted a five-day remand order for the suspect until July 29 to facilitate investigations under Section 457 of the Penal Code,” he said.

Nixon added that police are actively working to recover the remaining items believed to have been stolen during the housebreaking incidents.

Meanwhile, he stressed that police would not tolerate any criminal activities committed by any individuals or groups.

Members of the public are urged to come forward with any information related to crimes by reporting to the Bintulu police operations room at 086-318304.