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Nine arrested over Pasir Gudang toxic chemical spill

Nine arrested over Pasir Gudang toxic chemical spill

PASIR GUDANG: The police have arrested nine suspects in connection to the illegal dumping that led to toxic pollution of Sungai Kim Kim here.

According to Inspector General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun two men were detained in Johor Baru while the other seven were caught outside Johor Baru on Sunday (March 17).

“We cannot reveal their age and where they were detained, as this could jeopardise our investigation on the case,” he added.

Tan Sri Fuzi spoke to reporters after presenting Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara to 396 retired and serving police officers at the Johor Police Contingent headquarters on Monday.

He said the suspects have been remanded until next Sunday to assist with the investigation.

Mr Fuzi said the case is being investigated under Sections 278, 284 and 326 of the Penal Code.


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