Cops on high alert nationwide after veiled threat at army camp


Taking no chances: The army camp in Gerik where sentries turned the man away. The authorities are taking the Islamic State threat seriously.

MALACCA: Police have tightened security at their federal headquarters in Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur, and all stations nationwide along with increased patrols at armouries as a precaution against attacks.

The heightened security came about after a man tried to enter an army camp in Gerik, Perak, and made threats after he was stopped by the sentries there.

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