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Police arrest 13 suspects in Molotov attack on Myanmar refugee camp
Johor police have arrested 13 Malaysians following a firebomb attack on a Myanmar refugee settlement. The suspects, aged 16 to 31, were detained during a five-day operation in Kulai.
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The arrests were made following an investigation into a Molotov cocktail attack targeting the refugee settlement, marking a significant development in efforts to curb violence against displaced communities in the state.
The operation, conducted over five days in the Kulai district, resulted in the detention of all 13 suspects. Police have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of the attack or the identities of those arrested.
The incident highlights growing tensions in areas hosting displaced Myanmar nationals, who have sought refuge in Malaysia in increasing numbers in recent years due to ongoing conflict and political instability in their home country.
Authorities are expected to provide additional details regarding the investigation and any charges that may be filed against the suspects in due course.