Couple arrested in Valentine's Day raid

In a Valentine's Day raid operation conducted by 8 Kuala Belait Religious Officials, a non-married couple was caught together in a car at the Kg Lumut beach jetty yesterday morning on suspicion of 'berkhalwat' or close proximity.

The operation which started at about 12.20 am and ended at about 3 am involved search in the whole Belait district. Only one arrest was made.

The couple was brought in for further investigation and if enough evidence is gathered, the couple could be charged in the Syariah Court for close proximity under Section 177(1)2.