SHAH ALAM: The police have detained two Iraqi nationals, suspected to be members of the so-called IS group of militants on suspicion of making death threats against the Saudi Arabian and Qatar ambassadors based in the federal capital.
The two men, aged 39 and 42, were picked up on Thursday.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said initial investigations revealed the suspects had entered the country legally.
"They were nabbed in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur by a Bukit Aman (Operation/Counter Terrorism) Special Task Force team and are being detained for further investigation.
"Preliminary investigations have revealed they could have been sent by IS to do something here, which can pose a threat to the country," he told reporters after attending a Student Excellence Award Ceremony at Sekolah Menengah (SMK) Bukit Jelutong here Saturday.
Also present were Selangor police chief Datuk Abdul Samah Mat and SMK Bukit Jelutong principal Aisah Sidan.
Khalid also urged all quarters to be the 'eyes and ears' of the police and furnish them with information on IS-linked activities, including attempts to recruit youths and local citizens to be sent to Syria and Iraq.
"I reiterate here that the plan of the IS is real...if we are not careful, something untoward will happen," he warned. -Bernama
