BALING: Eight men aged 25 to 35 have been detained to assist in investigations into several motorcycle fire incidents in Kupang here since December.
Baling district police chief Supt Azmi Mokhtar said investigations conducted jointly with the Kedah Fire and Rescue Department revealed elements of foul play in the incidents.
“All reported fires began with motorcycles catching fire at around 3.30am before spreading to houses and cars.
“Following an operation after the incidents, eight suspects have been detained to aid investigations,” he said when contacted by Bernama yesterday.
He said one of the suspects was found to be involved in a burglary, which led to the recovery of mosque donation box funds.
He said the other seven suspects were detained under Sections 15(1), 39A and 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
