Nilai: Police have arrested an individual suspected of being involved in an explosion that occurred after an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the Desa Palma area, Nilai, near here on Dec 22.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad stated that the man, known as Yeoh Hock Sun or Ayang, 63, was apprehended in the Mantin area this evening. The suspect was sent to the hospital due to injuries, and a statement regarding the arrest will be issued soon.

Yesterday, Alzafny mentioned that the suspect is believed to possess technical knowledge and skills in making explosives. This conclusion was drawn based on the discovery of devices and equipment seized from the man's rented house. Police also found 31 more IEDs in his residence, all of which were subsequently destroyed by the authorities.

Last Monday, Alzafny reported that police found a suspected IED following an explosion in the Desa Palma area. This discovery came after receiving a report from the public about an explosive object and nails scattered in the vicinity at 7.08 am.