SEREMBAN: Police have arrested an individual suspected of being involved in an explosion that occurred after an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the Desa Palma area, Nilai, near here on Dec 22.
Negri Sembilan police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the man, known as Yeoh Hock Sun or Ayang, 62, was arrested in the Mantin area, near here, on Saturday (Dec 27) evening.
"Yes, the man has been arrested and sent to the hospital due to injuries. A statement will be issued soon regarding the arrest," he told Bernama here.
On Friday (Dec 26), DCP Alzafny said the suspect involved in the incident was believed to have technical knowledge and special skills in making explosives based on the discovery of devices and equipment seized from the man's rented house.
Police also found 31 more IEDs in his house, all of which were destroyed by the police.
Last Monday, police found a suspected IED following an explosion in the Desa Palma at 7.08 am.- Bernama
