ALOR SETAR: A man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife at security guards at Wisma Darul Aman here after entering the premises without stopping at the security checkpoint this morning.
The 45-year-old suspect, who was riding a grey Yamaha Ego Gear scooter, is believed to have entered the building’s compound alone at 8.10am.
Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Syed Basri Syed Ali said a 29-year-old security guard who noticed the incident gave chase and stopped the suspect to ask about his presence at the premises.
However, the suspect suddenly pulled a small black knife from his right trouser pocket and pointed it at the guard and his colleague.
“The suspect tried to flee but was apprehended by the complainant with the help of the other security guard before police were called.
“Police who arrived at the scene arrested the suspect and seized a knife measuring about 15cm, together with its sheath.
“Checks found that the suspect had no previous criminal record, but a urine screening test returned positive results for methamphetamine and amphetamine,” he said in a statement today.
Syed Basri said the suspect, who was taken to Alor Setar police station for further action, was from Kampung Berjaya here.
A body search found no other prohibited items or drugs on him.
He said police had recorded a statement from the complainant, who reported a brief struggle during the attempt to apprehend the suspect and seize the knife.
The case is being investigated under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958.