Four nabbed for arson attempt on surau in Muar (Update)
PETALING JAYA: Four men, including the son of a policeman, were arrested by Johor police for Thursday’s arson attempt on two surau in Muar, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said Saturday.
He said the suspects, aged between 16 and 28 years old, were picked up in separate raids conducted on Friday from morning to evening, and, with their arrests, believes the case has been solved.
“The youths who were picked up, lived near the surau that were attacked and had done it without thinking about the effect their actions.
“Nonetheless, their irresponsible action is considered a crime and the Johor police, who have performed professionally, will continue gathering more evidence to try and (charge) them in court,” he said during a press conference held in Bukit Aman police headquarters Saturday.
He said police were trying to establish the youths’ true motive and were checking to see if anyon had instigated them.
Based on initial investigations, police strongly believe the four were involved in both arson attempts at the Muar surau, located about a kilometre apart, Ismail said.
He said the youngest of the arrested suspects, was just 16 and a school dropout, while the 18-year-old was a restaurant worker and the son of the policeman with the rank of L/Kpl.
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