Pygmy elephant killing: Six suspects remanded four days


TAWAU (Bernama): Six suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a pygmy elephant near here have been remanded for four days from Thursday (Oct 3) for further investigations.

The suspects, comprising five locals and an illegal immigrant between the ages of 48 and 68, were arrested Wednesday (Oct 2) and their remand applications were made by investigating officer Insp Azlinda Buang at 10.15am in the magistrate’s court here.

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