Two suspects sought after firecracker incident damaged homes in Bukit Mertajam
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The police are currently searching for two suspects connected to an incident in which firecrackers were thrown into a house in Taman Serumpun.
Central Seberang Perai OCPD Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris reported that authorities received a tip-off from the public about the incident. It occurred at approximately 1.05pm and resulted in damage to three houses and two vehicles.
"Investigations revealed that the explosion was likely caused by a firecracker thrown into one of the houses, and the blast impact also damaged two nearby houses," he said in a statement on Thursday (June 12).
ACP Helmi noted that all three affected houses suffered damage to their ceilings and front yards.
Further investigations indicated that the incident was related to a debt issue. Two unidentified suspects were seen leaving the scene in a car.
The police are urging any witnesses with information regarding the incident to come forward and provide their statements at the Central Seberang Perai police headquarters. They can also contact senior investigation officer ASP Assam Alimudin at 0124418081.
This case is being investigated under Section 434 of the Penal Code and Section 6 of the Explosives Act 1957.
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