TAWAU: Police busted a three-man gang called “Geng Loyok” involved in stealing car rims and tyres, following their arrests in separate operations here this week.
Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said a team from the Criminal Investigation Division of IPD Tawau apprehended the first suspect, a 28-year-old local, last Wednesday.“The suspect was arrested at a motorcycle workshop in the Takada Complex area at 4.40pm. A four-wheel-drive vehicle and a mobile phone were also seized.
He said a belt with a knuckle-duster buckle was also seized from the suspect who has no previous criminal record.The third suspect, also a foreigner with a prior criminal record for robbery, was arrested on Friday.The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code. Earlier, a report was lodged by a 24-year-old victim that components of his vehicle, worth an estimated RM1,000, were stolen on Wednesday.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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