Police: Centipedes are dangerous weapons
Malaysian man could face jail, caning after dumping bugs in neighbor's bed
updated 6:29 a.m. CT, Wed., Oct. 29, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Malaysian man has been accused of trying to hurt his neighbor with a dangerous weapon — centipedes.
Prosecutor Mazri Mohamed said Wednesday that R. Prabakaran has been charged with attempting to cause harm with a dangerous weapon after allegedly unleashing four centipedes and bugs in his neighbor's bed last week following an argument.
Prabakaran, 21, allegedly climbed on to the roof to enter his neighbor's house where he committed the offense, Mazri said.
Prabakaran pleaded not guilty Tuesday in a court in the southern city of Johor Baru and has been released on bail, Mazri said.
It was not clear what species the centipedes were. Some species are poisonous.
If found guilty, Prabakaran faces up to three years prison and a caning.
Somebody's been watching too much black belt theatre.
I am scared of empty guns and keep mine loaded at all times. The family knows the guns are loaded and treats them with respect. Loaded guns cause few accidents; empty guns kill people every year. -Elmer Keith. 1961
Maybe not a COMPLETE ban on centipedes, but at least limit the amount of legs. Or ban their pincers. Perhaps, we can pass some legislation to make sure all new centipedes must have fuzzy exteriors, making them look like caterpillars.
Of course, pre-ban centipedes are not subject to these rules.
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