Seized firearms cache believed to be linked to organised crime, says Penang's top cop


Photo: ZHAFARAN NASIB

BUTTERWORTH: The cache of firearms, including several pistols, that were seized by the marine police in waters off Perai in Penang are believed to be for organised crime syndicates.

Penang police chief Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad (pic) said they believe the firearms were to be sold to organised crime syndicates.

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