Police have arrested an armed man from a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A top Malaysian police official said the 36-year-old suspect was an Israeli spy.
Malaysian authorities have arrested three people on suspicion of supplying the firearms to the man, who carries an Israeli passport.
Inspector General of Police Rajaruddin Hossain said in a press conference, “The person who was arrested with six handguns and 200 bullets, arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from the United Arab Emirates on March 12. This time he used a fake French passport. ‘
After police questioning, the suspect produced an Israeli passport, Rajarudin said. He also said, “The police is investigating the matter. He may be a member of Israeli intelligence.
However, the suspect told authorities he had come to Malaysia to track down another Israeli national due to a family dispute. “However, we do not fully believe his comments,” he added. We suspect there may be other cases. ” The detainee stayed in several hotels while in Malaysia.
Police are investigating how the suspect obtained the weapons. The weapons were bought from Malaysia and paid for with cryptocurrency, Rajarudin said. He said, “In this incident, the security of the King of Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other high-level personalities has been strengthened and everyone is on maximum alert.” ‘
Malaysian authorities have not released the name of the alleged Israeli. An email to the Israeli Embassy in Singapore requesting comment on the matter did not immediately respond.
A high level of alert has been issued across Malaysia since the Israeli’s arrest. Security has been beefed up for the King of Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other high-level officials.
Malaysia, a predominantly Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians. The country has been strongly condemning the Israeli massacres in Gaza. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, 600 Palestinian refugees have taken refuge in the country.
In 2018, a Palestinian scientist was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in Kuala Lumpur. The Palestinian independence group Hamas has accused the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad of carrying out the killing. Israel has denied these allegations.
