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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Police probe motive behind rock-throwing incident at Jalan Central Timur
The suspect flanked by two police personnel, while Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng looks at the suspect KUCHING (July 21): Police are investigating the motive and background of a 52-year-old suspect who allegedly hurled a rock at a parked car along Jalan Central Timur yesterday morning. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that a report was lodged by a 32-year-old local man who was serving as a marshal for a running event at the time. 'It was reported that the incident occurred around 6.20am, when the victim had parked his vehicle by the roadside. 'Suddenly, a man unknown to the victim approached the car, picked up a rock, and smashed the vehicle's front windshield. 'The suspect was apprehended shortly afterwards at a nearby location, thanks to information provided by members of the public,' he said in a statement. Alexson said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief resulting in damage exceeding RM25. If convicted, the suspect faces up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Alexson urged anyone with further information to contact the Kuching district police control centre at 082-244444, or reach out directly to investigating officer Sgt Sudianta Deya Johanis at 019-8492500. Alexson Naga Chabu Jalan Central Timur lead rock-throwing
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Borneo Post
Police probe motives behind rock-throwing incident at Jalan Central Timur
KUCHING (July 21): Police are investigating the motives and background of a 52-year-old suspect who allegedly hurled a rock at a parked car along Jalan Central Timur yesterday morning. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that a report was lodged by a 32-year-old local man who was serving as a marshal for a running event at the time. 'It was reported that the incident occurred around 6.20am, when the victim had parked his vehicle by the roadside. 'Suddenly, a man unknown to the victim approached the car, picked up a rock, and smashed the vehicle's front windshield. 'The suspect was apprehended shortly afterwards at a nearby location, thanks to information provided by members of the public,' he said in a statement. Alexson said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief resulting in damage exceeding RM25. If convicted, the suspect faces up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Alexson urged anyone with further information to contact the Kuching district police control centre at 082-244444, or reach out directly to investigating officer Sgt Sudianta Deya Johanis at 019-8492500.
Borneo Post
12-07-2025
- Borneo Post
7 arrested, 63 motorcycles seized in crackdown on ‘mat rempit' at Jalan Astana
Alexson says the operation followed a viral video posted in social media on July 11, showing a large group of motorcyclists gathering and riding recklessly, causing public disturbance. – AFP file photo KUCHING (July 12): Police have arrested seven individuals and seized 63 motorcycles in a recent crackdown on road bullies and 'mat rempit' at Jalan Astana. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the operation followed a viral video posted in social media on July 11, showing a large group of motorcyclists gathering and riding recklessly, causing public disturbance. 'The operation resulted in arrests under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous riding. 'The police also issued 1,161 summonses for various traffic violations, with the motorcycles seized under Section 60 of the same act,' he said in a statement today. Alexson added that between January and July 11, nine local males aged between 15 and 20 were arrested under Section 42(1), and 75 motorcycles were confiscated for using illegally modified exhausts that caused excessive noise. Throughout the operation, a total of 948 individuals and 746 motorcycles were inspected, with 1,230 summonses issued in total.
Borneo Post
10-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Kuching cops arrest man for suspected drug trafficking, seize 70.5g meth
Handout photo shows the drugs and other items seized during the two raids. KUCHING (July 10): A raid by police on a house in Stampin Baru here on Tuesday saw the arrest of a 46-year-old man on suspicion of trafficking in illicit drugs. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the raid was conducted by a team from the state Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) at around 8.10pm. 'Seized during the operation was approximately 70.5g of drugs believed to be methamphetamine, worth an estimated RM7,750. 'The suspect has been remanded until July 14 for further investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952,' he said in a statement today. The Section provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment, and not less than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death. Alexson also said initial screening found the suspect positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. 'However, a background check found he did not have any prior record related to drugs,' he added. Meanwhile, a separate raid by Kuching NCID personnel in the Tabuan Dusun area on the same day led to the seizure of 5.1g of methamphetamine worth RM561, and arrest of a 39-year-old man. Alexson said the suspect, who tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, has been remanded until July 12 for investigation under Section 39A(1) of the DDA. If convicted, the suspect faces between two and five years' imprisonment, and between three and nine strokes of the cane. Alexson called on the public to continue channelling information on drug-related activities to the police to enable firm action to be taken. Alexson Naga Chabu drugs Kuching
Borneo Post
06-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Four men arrested in Kuching drug raids, nearly 3kg of narcotics seized
KUCHING (July 6): Police have arrested four local men, aged between 28 and 35, for suspected drug trafficking in three separate raids conducted here last week. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the first suspect, aged 30, was arrested on July 3 during a raid by the a team from Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) Sarawak at a house in Jalan Upper Chawan. 'Police seized about 2,209.73g of drugs believed to be ecstacy, with an estimated value of RM2,209.73,' he said in a statement yesterday. Alexson added that the suspect, who tested positive for benzo, had no prior drug-related criminal records. Regarding the second and third cases, Alexson said the raids were carried out on July 4 at two separate locations, namely a house in Taman Hussein at around 4 PM and another in Kampung Lintang about an hour later. 'At the house in Taman Hussein, police arrested two local men, aged 33 and 35 and confiscated 227.33g of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis (ganja), estimated to worth RM1,550 'Both suspects tested positive for THC and had no prior drug-related criminal records,' he said. Alexson said at the house in Kampung Lintang, police arrested a 28-year-old local man and seized 541g of dried leaves also believed to be cannabis (ganja), with an estimated value of RM3,800. 'The suspect also tested positive for THC and had no prior drug-related criminal records,' he added. Alexson said all four suspects have been remanded until July 11 for investigation under Section 38B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of whipping if not sentenced to death.
