KOTA BARU: Police are tracking down a suspect believed to have fired a shot at a police Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) during a chase on Jalan Panji, here yesterday (January 23).
Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the incident occurred at 3.30am during a crime prevention patrol following a call about a burglary in the area.
"The officers noticed a Perodua Viva being driven suspiciously before deciding to pursue the vehicle.
"Upon reaching Jalan Perempuan Zainab II, the front passenger in the vehicle fired a shot, hitting the right front mirror of the MPV before the driver sped off," he said at a press conference here today (January 24).
Muhamad Zaki said that the two police officers did not sustain any injuries, adding that the suspect's car was found abandoned in Taman Desa Rahmat, Kubang Kerian.
"Investigations are underway, and we have identified the suspect. The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years, and Section 39 (a) of the Arms Act 1960," he said.
In a separate incident, Muhamad Zaki said police apprehended three men and seized two pistols, including a fake firearm, in two raids in Kampung Pasir Kelang, Kuala Krai, yesterday (January 23).
"All three suspects, aged between 31 and 45-years-old, were apprehended in two houses at 11am and 7.30pm.
"All the suspects are now remanded for a week starting today (January 24) until next Tuesday (January 30), and the case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971," he said. --BERNAMA