TAWAU: Three suspected machete-armed robbers, aged between 38 and 42, have been detained here.
Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said all three had previous drug and criminal convictions.
He said a tip-off led to the arrest of the trio at the Bandar Sri Indah Batu 10 parking lot at 4pm on Wednesday.
A Proton Persona believed to have been used in robberies was also seized.
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According to Jasmin, authorities are also looking into whether the three were involved in the recent robbery at a home in Bandar Sri Indah Phase 3 and the attempted robbery in Balung early Thursday.
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