Four Pakistanis Held Over Robbery of Policeman in Penang

Penang police have arrested four Pakistani nationals, including two women, over the Permatang Pauh robbery in which a 43-year-old policeman was injured by suspects armed with sharp objects near a petrol station on Tuesday (Nov 10).

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said the suspects, aged between 23 and 36, have been remanded for six days until Nov 17 to facilitate investigations, according to Bernama.

Pakistanis picked up in Kuala Lumpur raids

Lim told Bernama on Thursday (Nov 12) that all four were arrested in two raids in Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday (Nov 11) afternoon and early on Thursday.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt while committing robbery. Police said further investigations were being carried out.

Permatang Pauh robbery at petrol station

The policeman suffered injuries to his hands after being robbed by four suspects near the entrance of a petrol station on Jalan Samagagah, Permatang Pauh, FMT reported.

Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Nik Aminuddin Raja Abdullah earlier said the incident happened at about 11.30am. He said the suspects acted aggressively and fled with the policeman’s personal belongings, worth RM10,000.

Gang allegedly sought donations first

The group is believed to have approached members of the public at petrol stations asking for monetary donations before robbing them, according to police.

The four suspects remain in police custody while investigators continue to piece together the case. Police have not released the names of those detained.

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