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Three teens arrested over vandalism spree across four Malaysian states
Police in Perak have arrested three 19-year-old men suspected of carrying out a coordinated campaign of arson and paint-splashing attacks across multiple states. The trio allegedly received payment of up to RM1,000 per attack.
LSN Malaysia ·
IPOH, Oct 27 — Perak police have arrested three 19-year-old men in Penang in connection with a series of arson and paint-splashing incidents that spanned four states, marking a significant breakthrough in ongoing vandalism investigations.
The suspects are believed to have operated as an organised group, targeting properties in multiple locations over an extended period. According to police, the men received financial compensation ranging up to RM1,000 for each attack they carried out, suggesting the incidents may have been commissioned rather than spontaneous acts of vandalism.
Investigators determined that the trio travelled across state lines to execute their attacks, demonstrating a level of coordination that prompted authorities to treat the cases as part of a larger criminal enterprise. The arrests followed a sustained investigation involving police units from the affected states.
The three suspects are expected to face charges related to property damage, arson, and vandalism. Police have indicated that investigations are ongoing to identify any individuals or groups who may have hired the teenagers to carry out the attacks. Authorities have urged members of the public with information about similar incidents to come forward.