Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Man nabbed for partaking in Facebook loan scam

SARATOK: A local man has been arrested for his alleged involvement as an account mule in a Facebook loan scam that defrauded a resident of RM11,228.84. The 28-year-old suspect was taken into custody by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) at around 7:00 pm on Monday (Nov 24). Saratok police

Cops explore tech shutdowns for online gambling sites

BY ALLAN JAY KUCHING: Police are currently exploring more effective ways to combat online gambling, including the possible blocking of gambling websites and systems to curb illegal activity. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Zainal Abdullah said online gambling operates through digital systems, allowing players to access platforms from anywhere using gadgets.

Organised crime in Sarawak under scrutiny as police intensify action under SOSMA

KUCHING: An undisclosed number of organised crime syndicates in Sarawak are now under the spotlight after state police have opened investigation files under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA). Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the act targets well-planned and syndicate-driven crimes involving high-profile networks, including drug

High-impact enforcement pays off as cops record 18 pct rise in drug arrests

KUCHING: The Sarawak Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) recorded an 18 per cent rise in arrests this year, reflecting effective enforcement efforts to combat drug abuse and distribution across the state. From Jan 1 to Nov 16, a total of 11,315 arrests were made, an increase of 1,727 compared to

Drug hunt ends with 14 arrested, RM1,300 of syabu seized

BAU: Police have arrested 14 locals, including a woman, during two operations codenamed ‘Ops Tapis Khas’ and ‘Ops Waran Tangkap’ yesterday (Nov 25). Held between 5.45 am and 5 pm, the district police headquarters (IPD) together with the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) conducted the raids in Sebuku area, Kampung

Smuggled diesel, beer, cigs worth RM4.5M seized

KUCHING: Smuggling networks across Sarawak have suffered major setbacks this month after a series of coordinated operations by the General Operations Force (GOF) crippled multiple illegal activities and led to contraband seizures worth more than RM4.5 million. The raids, carried out under ‘Ops Taring Alpha’ and ‘Ops Taring Bravo’, between

Smugglers suffer blow as GOF seizes RM200,000 worth of frozen meat

KUCHING: More than 10 tonnes of smuggled frozen meat products worth over RM203,265 have been seized by the General Operations Force (GOF), delivering a major blow to cross-border syndicates operating along Sarawak’s western flank. Codenamed ‘Ops Taring Batas/Awas’ and ‘Ops Taring Chiller’, the operations held across Bau, Lundu and Tebedu

Passenger injured after ambulance-car collision at traffic light

SARIKEI: A woman sustained a shoulder injury following a collision between an ambulance and a car at the Jalan Masjid Lama-Jalan Shariff Manshor traffic light intersection yesterday (Nov 25). The accident happened at around 11.20 am when the ambulance driven by a 41-year-old man, was transporting a patient from Jalan

Woman injured in two-vehicle crash

SIMANGGANG: A female driver suffered head and leg injuries following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Tanjung Bijap on Monday (Nov 24). The accident, involving a Perodua Kancil and a three-tonne lorry, occurred around 4.50 pm, leaving the woman injured inside the damaged Kancil. Firefighters from the Sri Aman station were

Largest drug sweep of the year: 113 arrested in Saratok

SARATOK: A month-long crackdown has delivered a major blow to the drug scene in the district, with narcotics police arresting and charging a total of 113 suspects believed to be involved in substance abuse. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the coordinated ‘Ops Tapis Khas’ raids — launched simultaneously