KOTA KINABALU: A man has been jailed 22 months for stealing copper wires and illegally possessing an airgun in Kota Marudu.
Ahmad Azdi Halim, 36, pleaded guilty to the two charges before Magistrate Ferhanshah Farene Mohd Ferdaus on Wednesday (Nov 11).
For the theft, he was sentenced to 10 months’ jail.
For having an airgun without a licence, he was jailed 12 months.
The court heard that police received information about a case of copper theft at a shrimp farm in Kg Kuyuh, Pitas, at around 2am on Nov 4.
A suspect was detained shortly afterwards, and found in possession of syabu, an airgun and six boxes of ammunition as well as coil of copper wire, among other things.
The man also tested positive for drugs, the court was told.
Ahmad will begin his jail sentence immediately but will be produced in court later for a pending drug case.
Kota Marudu OCPD Supt Simiun Lomudin said police will continue increasing patrols and enforcement to prevent criminal activities.
"We welcome information which can help us fight crime for the safety of all civilians," he said.
