IGP: Seventeen people detained over terror plans

PETALING JAYA: Seventeen suspected militants, who were in the midst of planning terror activities in the country, were detained by police on Sunday.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar (pic) tweeted that the suspects, including two people who had recently returned from Syria, were detained by Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division personnel.

"As I mentioned before, I will never allow Malaysia to be a transit point or hideout for any terror groups.

"Congrats to the Counter Terrorism division for the excellent work," he said.