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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Pistol, live bullets seized in Tumpat
TUMPAT: The General Operations Force (GOF) arrested two Thai nationals and seized a revolver along with 35 bullets during an operation here yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the operation was conducted at about 7.45am at a house in Kampung Pauh Seratus near Pengkalan Kubor. "Based on intelligence received from the public, a GOF team from the Seventh Battalion, with the assistance of the Tumpat Criminal Investigation Division, raided the house. "During the raid, they found a 30-year-old Thai man and a 40-year-old Thai woman in one of the rooms. "Further checks uncovered a .38 calibre revolver loaded with six live bullets, 29 additional bullets, a spent casing, and three mobile phones," he said. Ros Azhan said urine tests for both suspects returned negative results for drug use. "Initial investigations revealed the firearm was purchased in Thailand for 37,000 baht (approximately RM4,800) for personal use," he said. He said the two are being investigated under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 and Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960. "They are also being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for entering the country without valid travel documents," he said. He added that the battalion would continue operations to combat cross-border firearms smuggling along the Kelantan–Thai border. "We are committed to ensuring national security remains intact," he said.
The Star
21-07-2025
- The Star
Gunman fires shot outside clinic in attempted robbery
JOHOR BARU: A helmet-wearing motorcyclist fired a shot during a robbery attempt at a clinic in Seri Alam. Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident happened at about 7.10pm on Saturday in Taman Megah Ria. 'The suspect entered the clinic and pointed an object believed to be a pistol at a person in the clinic while demanding cash,' he said. 'The man fired a shot outside the clinic before escaping on a motorcycle. 'There were no patients in the clinic during the robbery attempt. 'Only the doctor, her husband and their children were there.' The robbery failed and police are looking for the suspect. The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for discharging a firearm during an attempted robbery. Anyone with information can contact the nearest police station or the Seri Alam district police headquarters at 07-387 1422 or hotline 07-386 4222. In a 31-second viral video, the suspect is seen falling before getting up and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle while holding a pistol-like object.
The Star
20-07-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a man open fire during a robbery attempt in Johor?
"When was the last time you had a desk pop?" This line from the now iconic scene in the movie The Other Guys is when Detective Allen Gamble (played by Will Ferrell) was pranked into firing his pistol while sitting at his desk at work. Like Allen, sometimes when things aren't going your way at work, you just have to release some steam and have a desk pop. All jokes aside, did a robber shoot his gun during a failed robbery attempt before fleeing the scene? VERDICT: TRUE Police are investigating a robbery attempt in Seri Alam where a man is believed to have fired a shot before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident, which has been making rounds on social media, occurred outside a shop in Taman Megah Ria at about 7.10pm on Saturday (July 19). 'The man entered the shop and pointed an object believed to be a pistol at the victim while demanding cash. 'The suspect then fired a shot outside the shop before escaping on a motorcycle. 'However, no injuries were reported,' he said in a statement on Sunday (July 20). ACP Sohaimi said the case was being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for discharging a firearm during an attempted robbery, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping upon conviction. He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the nearest police station or the Seri Alam police headquarters at 07-3871422 or hotline 07-3864222. In the 31-second video that went viral, the man is seen falling before getting up and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle while holding an object that looked like a gun.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- The Sun
Police hunt gunman after Seri Alam attempted robbery
JOHOR BAHRU: Police are searching for a gunman involved in an attempted robbery at a business premises in Taman Megah Ria, Seri Alam. The suspect fired a shot before escaping on a motorcycle, according to Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak (pic). The incident occurred around 7.10 pm yesterday. The suspect entered the premises and threatened the victim with what appeared to be a pistol, demanding cash. After failing to obtain money, he fired a single shot outside before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Authorities are working to identify the suspect and have classified the case under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971. CCTV footage of the suspect escaping on a motorcycle has circulated widely on social media. Police urge the public to share any information by contacting the Seri Alam District Control Centre at 07-3871422 or visiting the nearest police station. - Bernama
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Gunshot fired during attempted robbery in Johor
JOHOR BARU: Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery in Taman Megah Ria, Seri Alam, after a video showing a gunshot being fired during the incident went viral on social media. The 31-second video, uploaded to Facebook on July 19, shows a man discharging a firearm during a robbery attempt. Seri Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak confirmed that the incident occurred at about 7.10pm on the same day. "According to initial investigations, a male suspect, whose ethnicity has not been determined, entered a business premises and pointed what appeared to be a pistol at the victim while demanding cash. "During the incident, the suspect fired a single shot outside the premises before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. "Fortunately, no injuries were reported," he said in a statement. He said the case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for use or possession of firearms during a robbery. The offence carries the death penalty or life imprisonment, and whipping. Those with information on the incident can contact the nearest police station or Seri Alam district command centre at 07-387 1422 or the hotline at 07-3861422.
