Malaysia Crime Watch

28 December 2008
Lahad Datu

Police have arrested two suspects who were the masterminds of fake Malaysian identity cards. On Saturday at 7pm, police raided a location at Fajar Centre and arrested a 40-year-old local woman and a 39-year-old foreigner on suspicion for supplying illegal immigrants with fake Malaysian documents on behalf of the National Registration Department (NRD).

Charging RM850 for each application, the duo managed to fool such immigrants into thinking that they were related to the NRD and provide them with the required documents. Once payment has been made, they would inform their victims to collect their documents from the NRC office in Sandakan. By then, the victims would have realized that they have been duped but would not report to the police since they were illegals.

Police found false documents including birth certificates, temporary identity card receipts, some office equipment, and rubber stamps of a NRD officer in Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu.

In addition to fake identity cards, the suspects also offered fake road taxes and driver’s licenses to locals. It is believed that the suspects have been active in this illegal business in the past six months.

The Star Online – Duo who faked Malaysian IDs for illegals nabbed
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25 December 2008
Johor Baru

Following a tip-off, police raided a house in Taman Johor Jaya believed to have been used as a drug storage facility and seized over RM1 million worth of drugs. A 37-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested during the raid on Tuesday at 4pm.

Police seized 1.02kg of syabu, 5,530 pills, RM5,105 cash, S$2,600 cash and £100 cash. A Proton Wira vehicle and a Perodua Viva vehicle were also seized under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988.

It is believed that the suspects were members of a drug distribution syndicate, which has been supplying drugs for the local market.

The Star Online – Police seize over RM1mil in drugs
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25 December 2008
Kuala Lumpur

A 54-year-old robber who has been wanted by the police for his samurai sword wielding was shot and arrested by police.

Three patrol policemen on motorcycles had spotted the robber behaving suspiciously in a Proton Iswara in Taman Jinjang Baru. When they questioned him, he sped off in his vehicle.

The robber then crashed into a stationary car along Jalan Ambong in Kepong Baru. He fled into a car accessory shop, took a can of thinner, splashed it all over the shop premises and threatened to set the place on fire. He threw the empty can at the policemen and plunged with a wooden board with nails. One of the policemen who gave chase sustained a cut on his head.

In defence, another policeman fired two shots at the robber which hit his left thigh and upper abdomen. The injured robber was sent to the Selayang Hospital for treatment.

Police said the suspect will be charged under Section 353 of the Penal Code for attacking and using violence on a police officer.

The Star Online – Wanted ‘samurai’ robber shot and caught
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