Negeri Sembilan police arrest a 63-year-old man suspected of involvement in a Desa Palma explosion, seizing 31 improvised explosive devices.
SEREMBAN: Police have arrested a man suspected of involvement in an explosion in the Desa Palma area of Nilai.
Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the 62-year-old, known as Yeoh Hock Sun or Ayang, was arrested in the Mantin area.
“Yes, the man has been arrested and sent to the hospital due to injuries, a statement will be issued soon regarding the arrest,” he said.
The arrest follows an incident where an improvised explosive device (IED) was used on Dec 22.
Alzafny said the suspect is believed to have technical knowledge and special skills in making explosives.
This assessment is based on devices and equipment seized from the man’s rented house.
Police also found 31 more IEDs in the house, all of which were subsequently destroyed.
Authorities first responded to the area after a public report at 7.08 am on Dec 22.
The report stated an explosive object and nails were scattered at the scene following the blast.
