Penang cops arrest two alleged triad members for extorting trader

By Imran Hilmy

GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested two men in their 20’s for allegedly extorting a trader on Jalan Kebun Bunga here on Friday (Feb 3).

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong said the suspects were arrested at about 4am after a report was lodged by the victim, who reported that the two men threatened to damage his stall.

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Penang , Crime , Extortion , Theft , Arrests

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