Man who tried seizing firearm from cop charged with obstruction of duty

A 35-year-old parking attendant claimed trial at the George Town Magistrate’s Court today to a charge of obstructing the duties of a sentry officer at the Dato Keramat police station on Sunday.

The accused, known only as Supramaniam, was charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code with intentionally obstructing the 25-year-old police officer’s duties at 4am on May 19.