Civil servant arrested in Terengganu after police find pistols, suspected drugs and handcuffs in MPV

KUALA BERANG, May 17 — A civil servant was arrested after police discovered firearms and suspected drugs in his possession during a patrol operation conducted by the Hulu Terengganu District Police Headquarters on May 10.

Hulu Terengganu police chief Sharudin Abdul Wahab said the suspect, a man in his 40s, was detained by personnel from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at about 6.20pm by the roadside in Kampung Tok Lawit near here.

He said inspections uncovered two pistols, two kerambit blades, a pair of handcuffs and several transparent packets believed to contain drugs.

“While patrolling around Kampung Tok Lawit, police stopped a Nissan Grand Livina multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) due to expired road tax and insurance.

“However, the suspect’s suspicious behaviour prompted further inspection, which led to the discovery of a pistol, kerambit, handcuffs and plastic packets suspected to contain drugs inside the vehicle,” he said in a statement today.

Sharudin said a urine screening found the suspect, who is from Kelantan, tested positive for methamphetamine and also had a criminal record related to narcotics offences.

Initial investigations also revealed that the suspect allegedly obtained the firearm from a man in Jeli, Kelantan.

Police are still investigating the purpose and use of the firearm. The suspect’s remand has been extended for another five days, starting today, to assist investigations under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971.

The investigation also involves Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960, Section 6 of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, Section 89 of the Police Act 1967 and Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, he said. — Bernama