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Celebration gone wrong? Fan nabbed for throwing firecracker

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KUCHING: A football match at Sarawak State Stadium took a chaotic turn last night (Mar 16) when a spectator allegedly threw a firecracker, triggering a loud explosion.

The incident reportedly occurred as Kuching City FC sealed a 2-1 victory over Selangor FC in the Malaysia Super League.

Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that the 33-year-old man was arrested at around 10.50 pm.

“During a peacekeeping assignment, authorities spotted an individual in the stands hurling an object towards the stadium track.

“Moments later, a loud explosion occurred, suspected to be caused by a firecracker,” he said in a statement.

The local suspect is being investigated under Section 6 of the Explosives Act 1957 for causing an explosion likely to endanger life or damage property.

Upon conviction, he faces up to seven years’ imprisonment, a fine of RM10,000, or both.

Mohd Farhan urged football fans to refrain from bringing prohibited items, especially explosives, which could disrupt public order and endanger lives.

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Witnesses or anyone with additional information are encouraged to contact criminal investigation officer SM Kipli Jeman at 019-6784444 or the Kuching police operations centre at 082-244444.

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