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Cops nab trio over motorcycle shop fire in Klang

Two men, one woman suspected of committing mischief by fire after video goes viral, police say

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 25 Jul 2023 9:13AM

Cops nab trio over motorcycle shop fire in Klang

SHAH ALAM – Police arrested two men and a woman to assist in the investigation into an incident of a motorcycle shop being set on fire in Kapar, Klang yesterday.

Klang Utara police chief S. Vijaya Rao said they received complaints at 8.35am today of individuals committing mischief by fire before arresting the suspects, aged between 20 and 25, around Jalan Bukit Kapar, Klang at about 2pm. 

“We are still investigating the motive for the incident under Section 435 of the Penal Code for committing mischief by fire. The suspects will be remanded in the Klang court tomorrow (today).

“Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact the Klang Utara police headquarters or the nearest police station,” he said in a statement. 

Earlier, a 17-second video clip went viral on several social media platforms today depicting an individual setting fire to a shop. – Bernama, July 25, 2023

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