PAPAR: Three locals, aged between 17 and 24, believed involved in a burglary, were detained in separate locations, here, Thursday.
District Police Chief DSP Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka said the operation was carried out after thorough investigation and monitoring following a police report of a burglary that took place in a house at Kampung Kelanahan Rimba.
Based on the report, the complaint was made by a victim who informed police that unidentified individual broke into his house and stole a mobile phone worth RM900.
Kamaruddin said the operation was carried out on Thursday which led to the arrest of three individuals in separate locations and a mobile phone matching the victim’s description was seized.
“The individuals were remanded for seven days and investigations are progressing under Section 457 of the Penal Code,” he added.
He also reminded the public to play their roles in channeling information to the police of any criminal activities that may be occurring in their respective areas.