The Ampang Jaya District police arrested a couple on February 8 (Saturday) after receiving information about a fight at their residence.
The couple was arrested at a condominium in Taman Cempaka for possessing a pistol and 30 rounds of ammunition, as reported by Sinar Harian.
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She informed the police about her boyfriend’s pistol
Ampang Jaya District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail, said they received a report about a fight at 4.10 PM.
Upon arriving at the scene, the police spoke to a Filipino woman who told them she had argued with her boyfriend.
Mohd Azam added that the woman informed the police her boyfriend owned a pistol and handed over a blue plastic bag.
“Upon further inspection, the bag contained a pistol and 30 rounds of nine-millimeter ammunition,” he said.
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She was jealous of her boyfriend’s other relationship
Mohd Azam explained that the fight started because the foreign woman became jealous of her boyfriend’s relationship with another woman.
“The motive behind the male suspect’s possession of the weapon, who is also a businessman, is still under investigation,” he said.
He added that the 34-year-old couple was arrested to assist with the investigation.
The male suspect has been remanded for 4 days, while his girlfriend was granted police bail on February 9 (Sunday).
The case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960.
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