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IGP: Armed Israeli man who claims to have entered Malaysia to assassinate fellow countryman arrested.
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a 36-year old Israeli man at a hotel in Jalan Ampang here and seized six firearms and 200 bullets.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the suspect claimed to be targeting another Israeli national over a family dispute. However, the police are conducting further investigations
The police investigation also focused on whether the suspect is actually an Israeli agent. It is believed that he is not operating alone.
Razarudin said the suspect claimed to have purchased all the firearms, of various models including a Sig Sauer, Glock-27, and Smith and Wesson, while he was in Malaysia.
The suspect claimed the transaction took place using cryptocurrency. The police are still investigating who sold the weapons and how they were smuggled into Malaysia.
Razarudin said investigation showed that the man entered the country using a French passport, but when pressed further, handed over his Israeli passport.
IGP: Armed Israeli man who claims to have entered Malaysia to assassinate fellow countryman arrested.
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a 36-year old Israeli man at a hotel in Jalan Ampang here and seized six firearms and 200 bullets.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the suspect claimed to be targeting another Israeli national over a family dispute. However, the police are conducting further investigations
The police investigation also focused on whether the suspect is actually an Israeli agent. It is believed that he is not operating alone.
Razarudin said the suspect claimed to have purchased all the firearms, of various models including a Sig Sauer, Glock-27, and Smith and Wesson, while he was in Malaysia.
The suspect claimed the transaction took place using cryptocurrency. The police are still investigating who sold the weapons and how they were smuggled into Malaysia.
Razarudin said investigation showed that the man entered the country using a French passport, but when pressed further, handed over his Israeli passport.