Gang busted over theft of TM assets worth RM80k
The suspects, aged 24 and 27, were detained on July 23 during a targeted police operation launched in response to a surge in infrastructure thefts which caused widespread internet disruptions in the district.
Kuala Muda police chief Assistant Commissioner Hanyan Ramlan said police seized 29 stolen TM cabinet cards and a box of similar components in a white sack in the operation.
"The group typically targets TM substations before selling the components to scrap dealers.
"These thefts have not only caused about RM80,000 in losses to TM but also affected internet access for users in the area," Hanyan said in a press conference at the district police headquarters today.
Initial checks found one suspect had three previous offences, including drug-related and criminal cases, while the other had 14 records including eight for criminal offences and six involving drugs.
The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft, which carries a sentence of up to seven years' imprisonment, a fine, or both, upon conviction.
In a separate matter, police have issued 41,070 traffic summonses in Kuala Muda from January 1 to July 30 this year. A total of 974 summonses were issued for red-light violations during major traffic operations throughout the district.
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