NILAI: Police have discovered three items believed to be improvised explosive devices (IED) from a unit at the Desa Palma apartments after receiving a report of an explosion in the area early on Monday (Dec 22).
Negri Sembilan police chief Dep Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said a team was sent to probe the matter after receiving information that nails were found scattered in the parking area following the explosion around 7am.
"A police team was dispatched to the location of the incident and based on information from witnesses, the explosion originated from a car," he said in a statement.
DCP Alzafny said police conducted a search and found the three IEDs in one of the apartment units.
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He said police also found several components that could have caused the explosion.
"Efforts to locate those behind the explosion are ongoing.
"The public is advised not to speculate on the matter as this may interfere with investigations," he said, urging those with information on the matter to assist the police.
The case is being investigated under Section 4 of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 and Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by explosion with intent to cause damage.
