Israeli man and couple could hang for illegal firearms possession

Israeli Shalom Avitan and a local couple detained recently could face the death penalty if they are convicted of illegal possession of firearms, says Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain who adds the case was initially investigated under the Passport Act when Avitan was arrested, but investigation revealed more serious offences.

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“He and the married couple in their early 40s are being investigated under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act,” he told a press conference in Bukit Aman on April 2. We are still investigating to uncover the real motive behind the pistols being in their possession. Avitan has been remanded until Sunday (April 7) and the others until Friday (April 5). We will request for an extension should investigators need more time,” he says.