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Police arrested a suspected cable thief in Melaka after a dramatic 50km pursuit that concluded when his vehicle struck a support cable and crashed in Sungai Chohong, Jasin, in the early hours.
Authorities in Bera, Pahang arrested a suspected narcotics trafficker and uncovered RM21,500 in drugs. A subsequent house raid yielded nearly RM100,000 in cash, indicating a significant drug operation.
Malaysian police have successfully dismantled a major criminal network involved in stealing bonded lorries, apprehending seven suspects following coordinated enforcement operations across four states.