On Sunday midday around 12.10 hrs the patrol from the uniformed department in Philipsburg was dispatched to Front street where a group of unknown male persons were busy purchasing jewelry with stolen credit cards.
The caller also give the police dispatcher the description of the suspects which were rapidly apprehended by our quick response bike patrol team.
The suspects were brought over to the Philipsburg Police station.
Further investigation proved that the three suspects all from Malaysia had already purchased some jewelry with these stolen credit cards that were still in their possession. All items were confiscated pending further investigation.
The Hotel room where the suspects were staying was also searched in the presence of a acting public prosecutor. Some other stolen credit cards were found in the room and were also confiscated in connection with investigation.
A total amount 100 credit cards has been found in this case.
The detective department is further investigating this case and the suspects remain in police custody.
The Police department is once again thanking the general public in particular the business community for their assistance in this case. Once again we ask you " If you see something , Say something ! ". Our emergency and hot lines are open.