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Second suspect arrested in Sri Petaling cable theft investigation
Police have apprehended a second local man in connection with a cable theft case in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. The suspect has been remanded for seven days to assist in ongoing investigations.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Authorities have arrested a second individual as part of their investigation into a cable theft incident in the Sri Petaling area. The suspect, a local man, was detained following a chase and is now in police custody.
The seven-day remand order was issued to facilitate the investigation into the case. Police are gathering evidence and statements from the detained individual to establish the full circumstances surrounding the theft.
The arrest follows an earlier apprehension in connection with the same incident. Investigators are working to determine the extent of the theft and whether additional suspects may be involved in the operation.
Cable theft has emerged as a persistent issue in the Klang Valley region, with thieves targeting telecommunications and electrical infrastructure. Police have intensified enforcement operations to combat the crime, which poses safety risks and disrupts essential services to residents and businesses.