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The Star
16-05-2025
- The Star
One dead in police shootout
End of the road: Police checking the car driven by the suspect after an early morning shootout in Bayan Lepas, Penang that left the suspect dead. Eight believed to be part of robbery gang in Penang arrested GEORGE TOWN: Police believe they have solved 25 cases of armed robbery, house break-in and theft at self-service launderettes after a man was shot dead in Bayan Lepas. The 35-year-old suspect is believed to be part of a group responsible for the crime spree, which resulted in losses estimated at RM500,000. Following the 4.15am shootout yesterday, eight other people, including a woman, were picked up at several locations across the state. Penang police chief Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said four of the eight arrested had criminal records, adding that all the suspects were remanded to facilitate investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder and Section 8 of the Firearms Act 1960 for possession or carrying a firearm and ammunition without licence or permit. 'With the arrest, we have successfully solved 25 cases of robbery, house break-in and launderette theft in Penang, with total losses and damages amounting to RM500,000,' he said. Before the shootout, a team from the state Criminal Investigation Department was on a crime prevention patrol when they came across a luxury car along Jalan Lintang Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas. 'The patrol team approached the car and identified themselves to the driver. He alighted from the car and started shooting at the police vehicle. 'The policemen were forced to open fire in self-defence. The man died at the scene,' he said, adding that the body had been sent to the Forensics Department at Penang Hospital. Comm Hamzah said the man had a record of 19 criminal offences and 15 drug-related crimes. A search of the man's car yielded an FNP-45 pistol with three bullets, a steel bar, two wooden sticks, two machetes, 22.5g of methamphetamine, a signal jammer, housebreaking tools and clothing.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Deadly shootout ends reign of notorious robbery suspect
GEORGE TOWN: A man suspected to be involved in armed robbery, house break-ins and self-service laundrette thefts in Penang, with total losses amounting to RM500,000, was killed in a shootout at Jalan Lintang Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, near here today. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said a team from the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), who were conducting a crime prevention operation, encountered a suspicious-looking BMW car at about 4am. "The police approached the car and identified themselves, but the man driving the vehicle suddenly exited and opened fire on the police vehicle. "In response, the police returned fire in self-defence, and upon further inspection, found that the 35-year-old local man had died at the scene," he said in a statement today. Hamzah said a search of the man's car uncovered a FNP-45 pistol with three bullets, a metal rod, two wooden sticks, two machetes, 22.5g of methamphetamine, a signal jammer, various housebreaking tools and clothing. He said further checks revealed the suspect had 19 previous criminal records, 15 related to narcotics and that his body had been sent to the Forensics Department at Penang Hospital for further action. Following the incident, he said police arrested seven men and a woman, in their 20s and 40s, who are believed to be connected to the suspect's criminal activities at several locations around Penang today. "Police believe that with these arrests, we have solved 25 cases of robbery, house break-ins, and self-service laundrette thefts that occurred in Penang, involving total losses of RM500,000," he said. He added that four of the eight arrested suspects have prior criminal records, and all of them will be remanded to assist in investigations. "An investigation paper has been opened under Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 8 of the Firearms Act 1960. Further investigations are ongoing," he said. – BERNAMA
Barnama
15-05-2025
- Barnama
Deadly Shootout Ends Reign Of Notorious Robbery Suspect
GEORGE TOWN, May 15 (Bernama) – A man suspected to be involved in armed robbery, house break-ins and self-service laundrette thefts in Penang, with total losses amounting to RM500,000, was killed in a shootout at Jalan Lintang Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, near here today. Penang Police Chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said a team from the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), who were conducting a crime prevention operation, encountered a suspicious-looking BMW car at about 4 am. "The police approached the car and identified themselves, but the man driving the vehicle suddenly exited and opened fire on the police vehicle. "In response, the police returned fire in self-defence, and upon further inspection, found that the 35-year-old local man had died at the scene," he said in a statement today. He said a search of the man's car uncovered a FNP-45 pistol with three bullets, a metal rod, two wooden sticks, two machetes, 22.5 grammes of methamphetamine, a signal jammer, various housebreaking tools and clothing. Hamzah said further checks revealed the suspect had 19 previous criminal records, 15 related to narcotics and that his body has been sent to the Forensics Department at Penang Hospital for further action. Following the incident, he said police arrested seven men and a woman, in their 20s and 40s,who are are believed to be connected to the suspect's criminal activities. at several locations around Penang today. "Police believe that with these arrests, we have solved 25 cases of robbery, house break-ins, and self-service laundrette thefts that occurred in Penang, involving total losses of RM500,000," he said. He added that four of the eight arrested suspects have prior criminal records, and all of them will be remanded to assist in investigations.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
Deadly shootout ends reign of notorious robbery suspect
GEORGE TOWN: A man suspected to be involved in armed robbery, house break-ins and self-service laundrette thefts in Penang, with total losses amounting to RM500,000, was killed in a shootout at Jalan Lintang Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, near here today. Penang Police Chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said a team from the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), who were conducting a crime prevention operation, encountered a suspicious-looking BMW car at about 4 am. 'The police approached the car and identified themselves, but the man driving the vehicle suddenly exited and opened fire on the police vehicle. 'In response, the police returned fire in self-defence, and upon further inspection, found that the 35-year-old local man had died at the scene,' he said in a statement today. He said a search of the man's car uncovered a FNP-45 pistol with three bullets, a metal rod, two wooden sticks, two machetes, 22.5 grammes of methamphetamine, a signal jammer, various housebreaking tools and clothing. Hamzah said further checks revealed the suspect had 19 previous criminal records, 15 related to narcotics and that his body has been sent to the Forensics Department at Penang Hospital for further action. Following the incident, he said police arrested seven men and a woman, in their 20s and 40s,who are are believed to be connected to the suspect's criminal activities. at several locations around Penang today. 'Police believe that with these arrests, we have solved 25 cases of robbery, house break-ins, and self-service laundrette thefts that occurred in Penang, involving total losses of RM500,000,' he said. He added that four of the eight arrested suspects have prior criminal records, and all of them will be remanded to assist in investigations. 'An investigation paper has been opened under Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 8 of the Firearms Act 1960. Further investigations are ongoing,' he said.
