JOHOR BAHRU (March 19): Police today arrested two more suspects over the illegal dumping of chemical wastes in Sungai Kim Kim, Pasir Gudang.

Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd said the suspects aged 27 and 41 were arrested in Pasir Gudang here, following the arrest of nine individuals as announced by police yesterday.

Mohd Khalil said the two men were believed to be linked with the plant that was responsible for the disposal of the hazardous waste.

"The two suspects were responsible for allowing these (previous suspects) to transport the toxic material for the next plan of action.

“Apart from the arrest, police have also seized a vehicle which had been used for the waste disposal," he told reporters outside Menara Aqabah here today.

He said the plant involved in the incident had also been identified to be located in Pasir Gudang.

Both suspects have been remanded for seven days from today until March 25.

Meanwhile, Mohd Khalil said one of the nine suspects who had been detained earlier was released on police bail after it was found that he was not involved in the pollution incident.

The eight other suspects aged between 27 and 41 will be held till Saturday.

Mohd Khalil said the investigation papers would be completed as soon as possible for court action to proceed.

The case is being investigated under Sections 278, 284 and 326 of the Penal Code.