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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Borneo Post
Cops nab foreign couple in Mukah for drug trafficking
Police photo shows the drugs seized from the couple. MUKAH (Aug 6): A foreign man and woman, believed to be married, were arrested here yesterday on suspicion of drug trafficking. The arrests at 11.20am followed a successful operation conducted by the Mukah District Police Headquarters Narcotics Crime Investigation Department. 'Acting on intelligence and surveillance, the police team raided a white Toyota Fortuner SUV parked in front of a premises near the Ulu Bayan junction on the Mukah-Selangau Road,' Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said in a statement. 'During inspection, police found 22 transparent plastic packets containing crystal-like substances, believed to be methamphetamine, hidden inside a black bag belonging to the male driver.' He said the driver, a 33-year-old man, and his passenger, a 47-year-old foreign woman, were arrested on the spot. Muhamad Rizal said it is believed that the couple has been actively involved in drug distribution in the Mukah-Selangau area and Ulu Balingian, Selangau. In addition to the 63.5 grammes of suspected methamphetamine, police also seized a white Toyota Fortuner SUV, jewellery, and a significant amount of cash. He said the estimated total value of seizures was RM121,000. Urine tests conducted on both suspects returned negative for drug use. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment and a minimum 12 strokes of the rotan upon conviction. Those with information on drug abuse or trafficking in Mukah or Selangau are requested to call the Mukah District Police Headquarters hotline on 084-871222 or head to the nearest police station. drug trafficking lead Muhamad Rizal Alias
Borneo Post
28-07-2025
- Borneo Post
MPV driver arrested over crash that claimed life of 5-year-old pillion rider in Mukah
AFP file photo for illustration purposes only. MUKAH (July 28): Police have confirmed the arrest of a local man in connection with a fatal road accident at KM 21 Mukah-Balingian Road near the Kampung Penipah junction on Friday (July 25). Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the vehicle involved in the accident was also seized to assist with the investigation. 'The 31-year-old suspect, who was the driver of a white Perodua Alza multipurpose vehicle (MPV), was detained at around 2.30pm on July 27 after presenting himself at the Mukah District Traffic Police Station to lodge a report,' he said in a statement. The accident claimed the life of a five-year-old boy, who was riding pillion on a motorcycle. He suffered serious head injuries and died while receiving treatment at Mukah Hospital. The 17-year-old male motorcyclist sustained injuries to his face and legs but is reported to be in stable condition. Muhamad Rizal said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. The Mukah Magistrates' Court has approved a two-day remand order until July 30 against the suspect to facilitate the investigation. lead Muhamad Rizal Alias Mukah-Balingian road
Malay Mail
27-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Man held for discharging homemade shotgun in Mukah over water pump row
MUKAH, July 27 — A 48-year-old local man has been arrested for allegedly discharging a homemade shotgun (locally known as a 'bakakuk') following a domestic misunderstanding in Nanga Pelugau, Ulu Balingian, Selangau. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said that police received a report at 9.55am on July 26 from a 36-year-old man, who claimed that his relative had fired a shot in an oil palm plantation area using a homemade firearm. 'Acting on intelligence, a team from the Mukah District Criminal Investigation Division arrested the suspect at around 10.30pm the same day at a farm house in Nanga Pelugau,' he said, adding that police also seized a homemade shotgun hidden within the plantation. He said the suspect, who works as a farmer, was brought to the Mukah District Police Headquarters for investigation. Muhamad Rizal said initial findings revealed that the motive behind the incident was a warning shot fired due to a misunderstanding involving the loss of a water pump. He added that the suspect has been remanded for two days, until July 29, to assist in investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 for unlawful possession of a firearm, and Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for discharging a firearm in a prohibited area. — The Borneo Post
Borneo Post
27-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Man arrested after allegedly firing homemade shotgun over water pump dispute in Selangau
The suspect is arrested by police at a farm house in Nanga Pelugau. MUKAH (July 27): A 48-year-old local man has been arrested for allegedly discharging a homemade shotgun (locally known as a 'bakakuk') following a domestic misunderstanding in Nanga Pelugau, Ulu Balingian, Selangau. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said that police received a report at 9.55am on July 26 from a 36-year-old man, who claimed that his relative had fired a shot in an oil palm plantation area using a homemade firearm. 'Acting on intelligence, a team from the Mukah District Criminal Investigation Division arrested the suspect at around 10.30pm the same day at a farm house in Nanga Pelugau,' he said, adding that police also seized a homemade shotgun hidden within the plantation. He said the suspect, who works as a farmer, was brought to the Mukah District Police Headquarters for investigation. Muhamad Rizal said initial findings revealed that the motive behind the incident was a warning shot fired due to a misunderstanding involving the loss of a water pump. He added that the suspect has been remanded for two days, until July 29, to assist in investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 for unlawful possession of a firearm, and Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for discharging a firearm in a prohibited area. discharge homemade shotgun lead Nangau Pelugau Selangau
Borneo Post
26-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Five-year-old killed, teen injured in Mukah hit and run incident
The severely damaged motorcycle that the victims were riding when they were hit by a vehicle which later fled the scene. MUKAH (July 26): A five-year-old boy was killed while his 17-year-old cousin sustained injuries in a hit and run accident involving a motorcycle and an unidentified vehicle at KM21, Jalan Mukah-Balingian last night. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the incident occurred around 7pm as the teenager, who was riding the motorcycle from the direction of Balingian, attempted to turn into the junction leading to Kampung Penipah. 'The impact caused serious head injuries to the pillion rider, a five-year-old boy who was the rider's cousin. 'He was rushed to Mukah Hospital but was pronounced dead while receiving treatment,' he said in a statement today. The teenage rider sustained facial and leg injuries and is reported to be in stable condition. Police are still tracking down the vehicle and the driver involved, who fled the scene after the collision and has yet to come forward to file a report. 'We urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Mohd Rahmat Jalimin at 011-31627137 or report to the nearest police station to assist in the investigation,' Muhamad Rizal added. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. crime hit and run motorcycle accident police
