Moneychanger shot in robbery attempt (updated)


BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three masked robbers fired several shots at a money changer at Bayan Lepas International Airport and snatched a clothing bag from a trolley he was pushing into the lobby on Tuesday.

One of the bullets hit the ear of the money changer who had earlier picked up another bag containing various currencies worth RM1.9mil from a security firm's vehicle.

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