Four held over armed robbery

Four held over armed robbery

ARGAMAKMUR, Bengkulu: Police have arrested four men suspected of taking part in an armed robbery in a house in Ipuh village last week, Antara reported yesterday.

A fifth suspect, who is believed to have most of loot consisting of Rp 900,000 (US$390) in cash and 15 grams in gold, is still at large.

The four suspects were arrested as they were celebrating their success in the Air Sabai red-light district near Ipuh, chief detective of the local precinct, Second Lieutenant Arifin, said.

Police seized three crudely made fire arms from the suspects, he added. (emb)