EXHIBITS.....
Acryl (centre) shows some of the items seized from the suspects as Zulkifli
(left) looks on.
By : JENIFER LAENG
MIRI: In the latest update
on the RM1.35mil heist in Beluru-Lapok road earlier this month, police have
successfully recovered RM832,887 of the stolen money, and are still hunting for
three more suspects.
State Police Commissioner
Datuk Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the money was recovered at various
locations, and reiterated that they were determined to locate the balance which
might be in the hands of three other suspects who were still at large.
“We will try to get back as
much cash as possible.
“We understand that some of
the money has been spent by the robbers on many things, namely buying household
items, furniture, laptop, motorcycles and some used for partying,” Acryl said
at a press conference held at the police headquarters here yesterday.
The police also seized three
guns, of which two are shot guns, a pistol, a car and other items believed to
have been bought using the stolen money.
On the three suspects still
at large, police are seeking help from members of the public to provide
information.
“One of them is the third
mastermind in this case. So, we really appreciate it if the public can help us
to track them,” he said.
Acryl said the trio are Matu
Sabang (IC 860614-52-5945) whose last known address is Rh Bakom Sungai
Sebungau, Suai; Gawan Blisit (880321-52-5907) of Rh Belaja, Nanga Benin,
Pelagus Kapit; and Tugau Kanyan (921115-136749) of Rh Robert, Sg Dangkar, Suai.
“Anyone who knows their
whereabouts are urged to contact Supt Abdul Razak Mohamad (019-4386688), Chief
Inspector Roslan Mat Kib (014-8757378) or Marudi OCPD DSP Abu Bakar Mokhtar
(013-8048413),” he said.
He also said the
investigation papers would be referred to the Senior Federal Council (SFC) for
the suspects to be charged without delay.
Thus far, police have
arrested 10 suspects, aged between 19 and 66 years old.
Acryl also urged all
companies intending to carry large sums of money to seek help from the police to
avoid such incidents from happening again.
“It is more like a habit
among Sarawakians to carry lots of cash and not ask for police escort.
“When they do that, they are
actually opening opportunities to those who would take advantage of them,” he
added.
When asked if the case was
the biggest achievement for the state police thus far, Acryl said he was proud
of the hard work and speedy investigation carried out by his officers and
personnel.
“This case is of course our
biggest success thus far because it did not only involve a large sum of money
but also a foreign company,” he said.
On Nov 6, four men were
robbed at Beluru–Lapok road at about 3.10pm by a group of more than seven
masked men armed with two shot guns.
The victims, three Indian
nationals and a local, were sending a payroll of RM1.35mil belonging to
multi-national company Punj Lloyd Oil and Gas (M) Sdn Bhd from Camp 5 to Camp 6
in Long Lama, Baram.
The robbers hit and overtook
the victims’ blue Toyota Hilux and took away the cash.
Following their report that
was lodged at Beluru police station on the same day, Marudi police set up an
investigation team and sought help from Bukit Aman, Miri and Kuching police.
The formation of the team
led the police to the arrest of 10 suspects thus far, of which three are
workers of the multi-national company.
The press conference
yesterday was also attended by Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department chief
Datuk Zulkifli Hassan, Marudi OCPD DSP Abu Bakar Mokhtar, investigating officer
Roslan Mat Kib and other police personnel from various departments. (BP)
No comments:
Post a Comment