SIBU – The four men arrested on February 12 for suspected gangsterism in Pakan will be dealt with additional charges next week following new evidence, said Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng.
In a Facebook post yesterday, he thanked the prompt action of Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain in dealing with this case.
“Tonight (February 17) I met Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata and the top brass of the police force in Kuching and I believe they are serious about ensuring gangsterism and all illegal activities are curbed.
“We need the public, elected MPs and police to work together. Only then we can effectively fight organised crime.
“As for the four remanded on charges related to gangsterism, additional charges will be brought forward next week based on new evidence. I applaud the Sarawak police for this.”
The four men arrested were believed to have been dissatisfied with the RM5 angpao given by Sng.
In a recent statement, Julau police chief Andam Sulin said the four suspects aged between 32 and 53 were arrested by police from the Criminal Investigation Department at about 6pm on February 12.
He had said the arrests were made within 24 hours after Sng lodged a report on February 11.
“Based on the police report lodged by the complainant, the four men were not happy with the RM5 angpao given to them.
“Based on the investigation, it is said that one of the suspects added RM10 in the angpao and returned it to Sng to show his dissatisfaction.
“However, the investigation is still ongoing to find out the cause of the incident.” – February 18, 2024