Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 ***************************Advertisement*************************** eCentral - Your Entertainment Guide http://www.star-ecentral.com ***************************************************************** This message was forwarded to you by yitzeling. Comment from sender: (MY)shooting of strays (part II) This article is from thestar.com.my URL: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2002/8/13/nation/sbnguni & sec=nation ________________________ Tuesday, August 13, 2002 Cops: Surrender homemade guns By SIMON KHOO SEREMBAN: Members of the public who bought homemade shotguns or pistols from a 26-year-old shop assistant in Bahau market have been urged to surrender the weapons to police immediately. State chief police officer Senior Asst Comm I Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Mohd Sidek said those who bought the weapons could be charged under Section 8 (a) of the Firearms Act 1960, which carries a jail term of up to seven years or a maximum fine of RM10,000 or both, upon conviction. & #147;We detained the shop assistant on Friday after receiving complaints from traders in Bahau market that he had shot at stray cats and dogs. & #147;A police party led by Asst Supt Makhetar Yaacob raided the premises of the shop assistant and seized a homemade shotgun and six rounds of ammunition shaped like bullets . & #147;We also seized a homemade pistol, two toy guns, steel and plastic pipes, a variety of fireworks, ball bearings and other paraphernalia used to construct the weapons, & #148; he said, adding that the suspect had been remanded to assist in investigations. SAC Ahmad Fuaad said police viewed the matter seriously as homemade firearms could lead to fatal injuries if discharged accidentally. & #147;We must not let this be the order of the day where people make firearms. We must address the matter promptly before it gets out of hand, & #148; he said, adding that police were investigating whether the suspect had sold any weapons. Those with information are urged to contact Jempol district headquarters at 06-454 1221 or the nearest police station. <p> ________________________ Your one-stop information portal: The Star Online http://thestar.com.my http://biz.thestar.com.my http://classifieds.thestar.com.my http://cards.thestar.com.my http://search.thestar.com.my http://star-motoring.com http://star-space.com http://star-jobs.com http://star-ecentral.com http://star-techcentral.com 1995-2002 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Star Publications is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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