KUCHING – Police in Kuching have detained two men after discovering dangerous weapons and drug use during a crime prevention patrol in Samariang.
The incident occurred on 19 May at around 11.00 am when officers from Kuching IPD stopped a motorcycle carrying two men in suspicious circumstances near Samariang Commercial Centre, close to Pasaraya Mydin Kuching Road. Upon inspection, police found three dangerous weapons concealed on the vehicle.
The suspects, aged 22 and 39, were immediately taken into custody. Initial urine screening revealed both men tested positive for drugs. Further checks showed that one of the suspects had three prior offences linked to drug activity.
Authorities confirmed that the case is being investigated under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Dangerous Weapons Act 1958.
This provision makes it an offence to possess dangerous weapons in public without lawful reason. Convictions carry a mandatory prison sentence of between five and ten years, along with whipping.
In addition, both suspects are facing investigation under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for injecting dangerous drugs into their bodies. If found guilty, they could face a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment for a maximum of two years.
District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu reminded the public that strict enforcement will be applied against anyone found carrying dangerous weapons without valid justification.
He stressed that such actions pose a serious risk to community safety and will not be tolerated. The arrest highlights ongoing police efforts to strengthen patrols and crime prevention measures across Kuching.
Authorities have been focusing on areas with high public activity, such as commercial centres, to deter criminal behaviour and reassure residents.
Cases involving weapons and drugs remain a concern in Sarawak, with police repeatedly urging the public to cooperate by reporting suspicious activity.
Community vigilance, combined with proactive policing, is seen as essential in reducing crime rates and maintaining public order.
The latest arrests serve as a reminder of the severe penalties under Malaysian law for both weapon possession and drug-related offences.
Police continue to emphasise that compliance with the law is critical to ensuring safety in public spaces.
