Junkie duo nabbed over break-in, theft in Ulu Krian to fund drug habit
SARATOK (July 16): Two drug addicts were arrested Tuesday in connection with a break-in at a site cabin belonging to a telecommunications infrastructure company at the Ulu Krian junction here.
Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the arrest of the suspects, aged 25 and 29, took place at a house in Taman Seroja Indah at about 8pm, five hours after a report on the incident was lodged by the site manager.
'The raiding team was able to recover stolen items worth RM19,350, namely a generator, ladder, two outdoor units (ODU), and two inverters.
'A car believed to have been used by the suspects was also seized,' he said in a statement today.
He added both suspects were later tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine.
'Initial investigations revealed they stole the items with intention to sell to fund their drug habit.'
The case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code. arrest break-in druggies Saratok
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