SERIAN: Three local men have been arrested for allegedly committing arson that caused RM5,000 in damages at a heavy machinery spare parts shop here last week.
Serian police chief Supt Freddy Bian Stanislaus Bian said the incident happened at around 1.16 am on July 16, with the motive still under investigation.
Acting on information received, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested the suspects — aged between 24 and 26 — and seized case-related items.
“Background checks revealed that two of the suspects have prior criminal and drug-related records.
“All three suspects will be remanded to facilitate investigations under Section 436 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine, upon conviction,” he said.
Freddy stated that they are also tracking down another suspect who remains at large.
Members of the public with information related to the case are urged to contact investigating officer Insp Rizel Nante at 082-874201 or 014-8717479.
