KOTA KINABALU: Crimes involving pupils that might initially seem petty can escalate and become part of a larger pattern of criminal behaviour if not dealt with properly, warn the police.
Kota Kinabalu OCPD Asst Comm Kasim Muda said when someone is aware of a crime but chooses to stay silent, and something more serious emerges as a result, the situation could turn worse for the suspects, victims and the person who turned a blind eye.He was commenting on the recent arrest of eight people, aged between 14 and 38, who were hauled in for an investigation into a rape case involving a 15-year-old student.
