Three held under new security law


PETALING JAYA: Two men and a woman have been detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 for suspected terror activities the first time the Act is being used since its enactment.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar confirmed the arrests in a statement, saying that the three locals were detained for allegedly masterminding the recruitment of Malaysians for terror activities.

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Courts & Crime , terrorist , IGP

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