Suspected kidnapper killed in shootout in Klang

KLANG: A man believed to be involved in the kidnapping of a teenage girl, was killed following a shootout with the police early Monday (April 14) morning.

The 16-year-victim was kidnapped in Seremban but released after the ransom was paid.

Bukit Aman deputy Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the victim was kidnapped at about 5.45pm on April 10.

“The kidnappers demanded a RM2mil ransom but the family managed to pay RM280,000 as well as some jewellery.

Investigations led police to various raids and arrests, he said.

“A CID team managed to locate the suspect at a location in Klang

“A car chase ensued to Jalan Bayu Tinggi, Bandar Bukit Tinggi.

“The suspect refused to stop the car and even rammed his car against the police and fired shots.

“The CID team managed to block the suspect’s car before returning fire, and killing the suspect,” he said.

DCP Fadil said the suspect is most likely involved in the Seremban kidnapping.

“We also conducted several raids and arrests in connection with the case,” he added.

DCP Fadil said the suspect previously used the same car to drop off the victim in Sendayan.

“We also discovered a pistol and a machete in the car.

“We also salute the public who supplied information to the police leading to the busting of the kidnapping gang,” he said.