Malaysia Crime Watch

14 February 2007
Rantau Panjang

Customs authorities spotted a suspicious driver of a Proton Satria and searched the car at 2:30pm on Monday. They found and seized 16 slabs of dried ganja leaves worth RM32,000 and arrested two people. It is believed that the items were brought in from Thailand.

The two are facing possible charges under Section 39 (B) of the Dangerous Drug Act where the punishment is a death sentence.

The Star Online – Customs seize ganja suspected to be from Thailand
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14 February 2007
Kuala Lumpur

An Indonesian man has been sentenced to two years’ jail in court on Wednesday for stealing a woman’s bag on 17 December 2007 at 4:30pm. Andy Litang, aged 56, was charged for stealing the bag from Seyee Abolfazi Zakerian, aged 39, at a shoe store along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. The bag contained only disposable nappies and children’s clothing.

The accused then tried to escape in a taxi but were caught up by the victim and some passersby at Semua House. Andy was then taken to the police.

The Star Online – Indon who stole bag jailed for two years
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14 February 2007
Kuala Lumpur

Police were checking on a suspicious motorist in front of Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka along Jalan Wisma Putra at 5pm Monday, who was found with a penknife in his trouser pocket.

When they examined 56 pieces of RM100 notes found on him at the Dang Wangi police headquarters, they realized that they were fake. The 29-year-old man was previously involved in robbery and possessing stolen items.

Police have seized a Proton Wira and checking if it was reported to be stolen. They are now investigating if a counterfeit syndicate is involved in the fake notes.

New Straits Times – Man with fake RM100 notes held
<URL:http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Wednesday/National/20070214085649/Article/local1_html>

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