Manhunt launched after 4 abduct goldsmith in Tumpat
Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said they are trying to locate a grey car used in the abduction of the goldsmith. (Bernama pic)
TUMPAT : Kelantan police are tracking down four people believed to be involved in the abduction of a goldsmith in Palekbang, Tumpat, on May 20.
Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said a large-scale operation has been launched to locate the four men who are believed to be hiding in the state.
'Two of the four men have been identified and a special task force is actively tracking them down. Roadblocks have been set up across the state to locate a grey Suzuki Swift used in the robbery,' he said.
The 44-year-old victim was released a few hours after he was abducted, and police are investigating the case to establish the motive.
The case is being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code for kidnapping with intent to wrongfully confine, which carries a prison sentence of up to seven years and a possible fine upon conviction.
The incident went viral on social media after a video showed the four men blocking the victim's vehicle and forcing him into a car.
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