Five arrested in case of fire at a convenience store in Sarawak

KUCHING, 9 Oct: Sarawak Police arrested five local men to help investigate a case of treason with fire involving several convenience stores in various districts in Sarawak.

Sarawak Police Commissioner, DCP Saifullizan Ishak said that the police are currently tracking eight other individuals who are believed to be helping with the investigation.

"The Sarawak Kontinental Police wanted to inform you of the latest developments in the investigation into a case of treason by fire involving several convenience stores in various districts in Sarawak".

He said this at a press conference at the Sarawak Kontinental Police Headquarters (IPK) here, today.

According to him, details of individuals identified to assist the investigation have been included in an appendix issued by police.

"So far, five local men have been arrested for aiding the investigation. At the same time, police are tracking eight other individuals who are believed to be helping with the investigation into the case", he said.

In this regard, the police urged the public with information about the individuals listed to appear in support of the investigation by contacting the case investigator, Inspector Tan Chiam Fook, at 018-262 8805 or any nearby police station.

"The Sarawak Kontinental Police also advised the public not to make or spread any speculation that could affect the ongoing investigation", he said.

Police are continuing their investigation to identify individuals and obtain information regarding the case.