PORT DICKSON, Sept 8 — A notorious crime spree spanning three states has been brought to a screeching halt following a targeted police raid in Teluk Kemang last week. Port Dickson district police successfully apprehended two men suspected of involvement in a string of 12 house-breaking incidents across Negeri Sembilan, Perak, and Kedah.
Port Dickson police chief Superintendent Ahmad Afiq Mohd Adnan confirmed that the operation, conducted by the district’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), took place at approximately 4 pm on September 3. The suspects, aged 24 and 34, were taken into custody without incident, marking a significant breakthrough for investigators who had been tracking a series of burglaries across the northern and central regions of the peninsula.
The background profiles of the suspects, released by authorities yesterday, paint a picture of seasoned career criminals. According to Supt Ahmad Afiq, the 24-year-old suspect alone possesses a staggering 54 prior criminal records and was already a wanted man in connection with two outstanding cases. His accomplice, aged 34, is also a repeat offender with 11 prior records to his name.
“Investigations revealed that both are suspected of being involved in four house-breaking cases in Negeri Sembilan, three in Kedah, and five in Perak,” Supt Ahmad Afiq stated.
During the raid, officers recovered a cache of items believed to be proceeds from the burglaries. Among the seized evidence were several bags, various identification cards belonging to potential victims, foreign currency, fishing rods, a laptop, and mobile phones. Additionally, the police impounded a vehicle allegedly used to facilitate their interstate operations.
The scope of the case expanded further when officers discovered approximately 6.8 grammes of illicit drugs at the scene. This discovery has led to additional scrutiny regarding the suspects’ activities beyond their property crimes.
Both men are currently being held on remand until September 9 to facilitate ongoing investigations. The police are continuing to process the evidence to determine if the pair is linked to any other unsolved house-breaking reports in the surrounding districts. The duo is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which deals with house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment.
The successful operation is being hailed as a major win for law enforcement, as it removes two high-risk repeat offenders from the streets. Supt Ahmad Afiq urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station, as authorities work to build a robust case against the suspects to ensure they face the full extent of the law.
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