Thailand: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has confirmed receiving a compact disc (CD) related to the shooting incident in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, which was handed over yesterday by a family member of one of the suspects. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail stated that the CD is believed to contain an audio recording of a telephone conversation between one of the suspects and his wife prior to the incident.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, to further strengthen the investigation, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director had, last Wednesday, formed a special investigation team. This team, led by a senior officer with the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner (SAC), will conduct a comprehensive probe at the Bukit Aman level. Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail emphasized that this step was taken to ensure a systematic and professional examination of every aspect of the investigation without compromise.
Mohd Khalid also reaffirmed PDRM's commitment to conducting a thorough and integrity-driven investigation, emphasizing that the force will not tolerate any form of misconduct. He advised the public not to speculate or disseminate unverified information which could compromise the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, he urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and contact the hotline at 019-376 4763, to assist efforts in safeguarding public safety and order. On November 24, Melaka police chief, Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar, reportedly stated that three criminals, aged between 24 and 29, were shot dead after one of them attacked a policeman with a machete at an oil palm plantation in Durian Tunggal.
The 4.30 am incident left a corporal, in his early 30s, seriously injured in his left arm. All the suspects, believed to be members of the Durian Tunggal Gang, were detected while on their way to rob premises. The gang had reportedly been active since early 2024, and is linked to 20 cases in Melaka, and one case each in Negeri Sembilan and Selangor, causing losses amounting to RM1.35 million.