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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Petrol station Peeping Tom arrested
Police arrested a man after a video was widely-shared showing him peeping into the women's toilet at a petrol station. PETALING JAYA : A man has been arrested following a viral video of him entering and peeping into a women's toilet at a petrol station in Seberang Jaya, Penang, earlier this month. Seberang Perai Tengah police chief Helmi Aris confirmed that a report was lodged over the incident, which took place at about 6.20am on May 5. 'The suspect has been arrested and a remand application will be made at the Bukit Mertajam magistrates' court tomorrow,' he said in a statement. He added that investigations are being held for insulting a person's modesty and for insulting behaviour. A viral video of the incident showed the suspect entering the women's toilet and lying on the ground to peep into one of the cubicles before he fled.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Has a 'peeping Tom' been on the prowl in Penang?
Restrooms at petrol stations are not the most pleasant places – more so if unsavoury people are around. So is it true that a peeping Tom has been caught in Penang for preying on unsuspecting women? Verdict: TRUE Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Helmi Aris said a suspect was arrested for peeping into the women's toilet of a petrol station. He said a police report was made and they managed to arrest a suspect. "An investigation paper was open under Section 509 of Penal Code /Section 14 Minor Offences Act 1955," he said in a statement on Friday (May 30). ACP Helmi said they would apply for a remand order at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate's Court on May 31. He added that police also learnt about a viral video showing a man entering a women's toilet. He said police investigations revealed that the incident happened at 6.21am on May 5 at a gas station in Seberang Jaya.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Man nabbed for peeping inside women's toilet at petrol station
SEBERANG JAYA: A man has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing him allegedly entering and peeping into a women's toilet at a petrol station in Seberang Jaya here. Police came across a 27-second video of the alleged incident, uploaded to the social media platform X by user @kamaghul_deghaman, today. Seberang Prai Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris said checks showed the incident occurred about 6.21am on May 5. "We have received a report regarding the incident and have since opened an investigation paper under Section 509 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. "The suspect has been arrested, and a remand application would be filed at the Bukit Mertajam magistrate's court tomorrow," he said in a statement. Section 509 of the Penal Code addresses the crime of insulting the modesty of any person. Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 deals with using indecent, threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behavior that is likely to cause a breach of peace. This includes situations where there is an intent to provoke such a breach, or where a breach is likely to occur. Helmi urged the public to refrain from spreading speculation that could disrupt public order.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Police seize over RM158,000 in drugs, arrest 2 men
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police have dismantled a drug distribution syndicate by seizing 51,180g of cannabis, valued at RM158,658, along with two local men in Perai last Saturday. Seberang Prai Tengah police chief Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris said that, acting on information and intelligence, a team from the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) apprehended a car carrying two men, aged 45 and 59. "Upon inspecting the vehicle, police found 50 packets of compressed plastic wrap containing dry leaves suspected to be cannabis, weighing 51,180g, with a street value of RM158,658. "This amount is sufficient for 102,360 drug users," he said in a statement this evening. Helmi said that urine tests found both suspects negative for drugs but each had a criminal record related to drugs and crime. He also said that the police seized two cars worth RM81,000 believed to have been purchased from the proceeds of drug sales. "Both men will be remanded for seven days, until May 17, to assist investigations and the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. – BERNAMA
Barnama
14-05-2025
- Barnama
Police Detain Two Men With Drugs Worth RM158,658
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 14 (Bernama) -- The police dismantled a drug distribution syndicate by seizing 51,180 grams (g) of cannabis worth RM158,658 along with two local men in Perai here last Saturday. The District Police Chief of Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) ACP Helmi Aris stated that acting on information and intelligence, a team from the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) detained a car carrying two men aged 45 and 59." Upon inspection of the vehicle, 50 packets of compressed plastic wrap containing dry leaves suspected to be cannabis weighing 51,180 g with a value of RM158,658 were found, sufficient for 102,360 drug addicts," he said in a statement tonight.
