Police investigating mystery metal found in Desaru


KOTA TINGGI: A mysterious piece of metal that looks like it was part of a plane's fuselage is being investigated by the police following its discovery in Desaru on Friday (Jan 28).

Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Hussin Zamora said that police have received a report from the public on the discovery on Sunday (Jan 30).

"The object was found by a resort worker near the beach in the area.

"At the moment, we are still investigating the matter. We are also trying to find out if the object found is related to a part of a plane, a ship and other components," he said when contacted.

It was learnt that the object was found at about 6pm on Friday.

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