GEORGE TOWN: Police have identified a few more Malaysians in connection with the kidnapping of cosmetics agent, Rosnazirah Mohd Naim, in Tumpat, Kelantan, last month.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said police were in the process of confirming their identities.
"In general, we have managed to identify the suspects, about two to three of them.
"However, we need definite confirmation, and we need a little more time to gather information and share with the Thai authorities," he told newsmen after attending the 75th Marine Police Day celebration at the marine police base in Batu Uban here today.
He, however, did not reveal the gender of the suspects but confirmed they were locals, believed to be connected to the kidnapping.
Elaborating, Acryl said police were still probing the matter and checking all information available to get a clearer picture.
"Police urge the media to be patient and give us a little more time to really 'establish' the actual motive behind this incident," he added.
Meanwhile, asked if police would apply for extradition of the suspects detained in Thailand, Acryl said the process would be made through legal means.
On Sept 29, Rosnazirah was rescued and safely returned home.
At that time, Acryl said a team of policemen from the federal police headquarters in Bukit Aman had worked closely with the Royal Thai Police to rescue the woman from where she was being held captive in Thailand.
The cosmetics agent had been brought there after being kidnapped on Sept 13.
To date, police have arrested seven locals, believed to be the abductors.
On a separate matter, Acryl was also asked on child kidnapping cases and sale of organs as sensationalised in social media.
He said investigations revealed that most of the cases were fake.
He explained that further probes revealed that the cases did not happen and were purposely spread by certain quarters for unknown reasons.
"This is besides the kidnapping case in Genting Highlands, which I can't comment because the matter is pending in court. Let the court decide on the actual motive.
"But, besides this case, all the other cases reported in connection to kidnapping of children and selling of organs are without basis," he said.
Acryl, however, said he saw that the spread of such cases had indirectly increased awareness of parents and the community towards the safety of their children.
"But let's not get caught up in spreading untrue news that can cause fear to the general public," he said.