Man arrested for vandalising Sri Gading MP's vehicle
KUALA LUMPUR: A 37-year-old man has been arrested to assist police investigations into the vandalism of an official vehicle belonging to the Sri Gading member of parliament's service centre in Johor on Saturday.
The suspect, who was on a motorcycle, allegedly smashed the window of the vehicle, which was used by staff at the Sri Gading MP's service centre and parked at the location.
Batu Pahat police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said preliminary investigations indicated that the incident occurred at about 11am.
"The man was arrested at around 3pm the same day at a house in the Tongkang Pechah area.
"Police also seized the vehicle, clothing, and tools used by the suspect during the incident," he said in a statement yesterday.
Shahrulanuar said a preliminary urine test showed the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine. He has no prior criminal record.
The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The suspect has been remanded for four days from yesterday until May 14 to assist with investigations.
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