KUCHING: Police arrested a 35-year-old local man believed to be linked to two property offences, seizing several items, including five trays of eggs, during the operation.
Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect was detained by a team from the District Criminal Investigation Division at Jalan Intan on Wednesday (Jul 15).
He said the man is believed to be involved in a motorcycle theft and a burglary in the district.
“Among the items seized were a Honda motorcycle bearing a false registration number, a SYM motorcycle, three motorcycle keys, a blue helmet and five trays of eggs.
“A urine screening test found the suspect positive for drugs,” he said.
Police checks also revealed that the suspect had several previous offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The motorcycle theft case is being investigated under Section 379A of the Penal Code for theft of a motor vehicle, which carries a jail term of between one and seven years, and may also include a fine upon conviction.
The burglary case is being investigated under Section 380 of the Penal Code, which provides for a jail term of up to 10 years and may also include a fine upon conviction.
Alexson urged anyone with information related to the cases to contact the Kuching District Police Headquarters operations room at 082-244444 or visit the nearest police station.
