LUBOK ANTU: A local man was arrested for allegedly possessing a homemade shotgun and ammunition during an operation at Jalan Lubok Antu yesterday (Oct 27).
The Lubok Antu district police headquarters (IPD) said the operation was carried out by a team led by Insp Muhammad Firdaus Saldi together with Lubok Antu police task force.
“Further checks led to the discovery of a homemade shotgun and several rounds of ammunition.
“The 26-year-old suspect, who has a prior record, also tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine during a preliminary urine screening,” police said.
The case is being investigated under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
In addition, the suspect was also arrested in connection with a case of voluntarily causing hurt to a woman on Oct 25, which is being probed under Section 324 of the Penal Code.
Members of the public with information on criminal activities in their areas are urged to report them via Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) app.
They can also channel information to Lubok Antu police chief DSP Pricha Azin at 019-8897640 or Lubok Antu CID chief Insp Harper Kenol at 014-8833311.
