Penang police have foiled an attempt to smuggle firearms into Malaysia, seizing an arsenal of weapons and ammunition from two boats intercepted off the coast of Perai. Four men, including two Indonesians, have been arrested and remanded in connection to the operation.
Penang police intercepted two unregistered fiberglass boats, one nautical mile southwest of Sungai Perai near Penang, yesterday. The boats were traveling from Penang Port to Penang Bridge when marine police instructed them to stop for checks.
Upon further inspection, police discovered an arsenal of weapons and ammunition, including five pistols (two Sig Sauer pistols with three magazines, two Glock pistols with two magazines, and one Smith & Wesson pistol with a single magazine), an M4 rifle, 600 rounds of M4 ammunition, 200 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and one S&B bullet. The boat with two Indonesian nationals also contained a satellite phone, mobile phones, bags, GPS equipment, RM4,030 in cash, and two passports. Police believe the firearms were smuggled into Malaysia from Thailand for sale to criminal organizations or individuals involved in terrorism. The four men apprehended, including two Indonesians, are suspected of being part of an international arms smuggling syndicate. They are believed to have entered Malaysia legally before traveling to Thailand to collect the weapons. The boats were rented locally, and authorities are continuing to investigate the smuggling network. No illegal items were found on the boat with the two local men. All four men have been remanded for seven days to assist in investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 7 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 (Act 37). Police believe this is an isolated incident unrelated to the Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, or Malaysia’s Asean 2025 Chairmanship.
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