Three women have been arrested for trying to steal SEB cables in Miri.

MIRI, Sept 27: Three women aged between 38 and 40 were arrested after allegedly trying to steal cables belonging to Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on Miri-Pujut Road, near the Miri City Centre Bomb Hall, last night.

Miri Regional Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the arrest was made by a team of officers and members of the Criminal Investigation Division (BSJ) IPD Miri with the help of SEB Auxiliary Police at about 9.05 pm.

"Previously, SEB received a wired warning signal at the scene around 7pm before transmitting information to BSJ IPD Miri.

"As a result of the quick action, police managed to arrest all three suspects and confiscate various items believed to be related to the incident in order to assist with the investigation", he said in a statement today.

He said the review found all three suspects had prior arrest records in connection with criminal and drug abuse.

"All three suspects are currently being held for three days until 29 September for investigation under Section 431A of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of up to two years or fine or both once convicted.

"The police also commended the rapid action of SEB to disseminate information and cooperate with the police in curbing criminal activities, as well as encouraging the public to transmit information related to the incident to IPD Miri Movement Room on 085-432533 or nearby police station", he added. - TVS