PADAWAN: Police have arrested three local men for allegedly possessing two air rifles at a small wooden hut on Friday.
Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Mohd Radzi said the arrest was made following a raid conducted at around 11 pm.
“The suspects, aged between 21 and 38, were arrested along the Kuching Outer Ring Road in Siburan area.
“Also seized from them were two air rifles,” he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 for possessing or carrying arms without an arms licence or permit.
Upon conviction, the offence provides for a maximum prison sentence of seven years or a maximum fine of RM10,000 or both.
