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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.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- New Straits Times
116 nabbed in statewide crime sweep across Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The State Criminal Investigation Department detained 116 individuals during the Mega Noda and Op Cantas operations, conducted between April 19 and 22. The integrated operation, which involved various external agencies, was carried out across all districts in the state with the aim of comprehensively tackling and preventing criminal activities. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the primary objective was to combat elements contributing to the state's crime index. "Raids were carried out at various locations, resulting in the arrest of suspects identified as key contributors to the rising crime rate across the state. "The operations also targeted immoral activities, gangsterism, and individuals likely to commit crimes — such as drug addicts and traffickers — as well as efforts to locate suspects involved in violent crimes who remain at large," he said in a statement today. Hamzah said that 60 premises were raided and 479 individuals were screened during the operations. "As a result, 116 arrests were made, including 12 individuals who tested positive for drugs in urine screenings, and 17 individuals listed as wanted by the police. "In addition, the operations successfully resolved eight violent crime cases in the northeast, Seberang Perai Utara, and Seberang Perai Tengah districts," he said. Hamzah said that the success of these operations reflected the ongoing commitment of the police, particularly the Penang police, to safeguarding the safety and well-being of the public.
