Possessing imitation firearms a big no-no — police
BINTULU: Members of the public are reminded against possessing imitation firearms – even for personal collection – as it is a criminal offence.
District police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said such possession is an offence under Section 36 of the Firearms Act 1960 which carries a jail sentence of not more than a year, a fine of RM5,000 or both upon conviction.
He issued the reminder following Tuesday’s arrest of a 33-year-old local man who was found in possession of four types of imitation firearms at his business premises.
“After receiving a tip-off, our police team raided the premises at Parkcity Commercial Square around 3am.
“An inspection of the premises found four units of imitation firearms, 14 ball bearing bullets, 19 plastic bullets and a gas canister,” he told a press conference here yesterday.
Initial investigation revealed the suspect had bought the items about three years ago for between RM700 and RM1,300 each through a social media platform. The suspect also claimed that some of the imitation firearms were gifted to him by a friend working overseas.
“He claimed the firearms and ammunition that he purchased and kept in his premises were for his personal collection and also for decorative purposes,” said Zulkipli.
The suspect is currently remanded until April 7 to assist investigation.