Cops nab trio in connection with riot at Kuching convenience store

KUCHING (June 30): Three suspects, aged 24 to 33, have been arrested in connection with a riot at a convenience store near Jalan Arang here last night.

Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi confirmed this when contacted by The Borneo Post today.

“Three suspects aged 24 to 33 have been arrested. No injuries were reported from the riot,” he said.

Mohd Irwan said the case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for possessing weapons or missiles at riot.

The Section provides for an imprisonment term of up to five years, or a fine, or both upon conviction.

A video showing a group of individuals breaking glass windows and some furniture at the convenience store went viral on social media.