Four Indonesians killed in shootout

Four Indonesians killed in shootout

MALAYSIA: Four armed Indonesian robbers suspected of carrying out more than 25 heists were shot dead in a clash with Malaysian police in southern Johor state, reports said on Monday.

The four were believed to be en route to another robbery when they were intercepted by police at a highway after a tip-off, The Star said.

Police, who had been tracking the suspects for two weeks, fired several warning shots and ordered them to surrender but the four charged at the policemen with knives and machetes, prompting them to shoot, it said. --AFP