Two men were arrested on suspicion of stealing motorcycles in Serial

SERIAN, Oct. 1: Police arrest two local men aged 22 and 29 believed to be related to a motorcycle theft case in Serian on September 17.

Serian Regional Police Chief Superintendent Freddy Bian Stanislaus Bian said the two suspects were arrested in separate operations at Padawan and Bau today.

He said the arrest was made by a team of members of the Regional Criminal Investigation Division, Regional Police Headquarters (IPD) Serial.

"In the operation, police also seized a Yamaha Y15ZR motorcycle without registration number and an Honor mobile phone believed to be related to the investigation.

"Urinary filtration tests on both suspects found them drug positive", he said in a statement today.

According to him, a criminal record check found one of the suspects had a history of offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

The case is under Section 379A of the Penal Code.

Police advised the public to remain vigilant and send information regarding criminal activity to the IPD Serial Movement Chamber on 082-874201, via Facebook IPD Serian or any nearby police station.

Community cooperation is highly appreciated for helping the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) curb criminal activities and ensure public safety and order in Serian district continue to be maintained. -TVS