TAWAU: Police have detained a dentist for allegedly molesting at least five students who came for dental treatment at a school here.

Tawau police chief ACP Fadil Marsus said the suspect was arrested today following police reports lodged by five families of the victims.

He said police were now investigating the cases, he said when contacted here.

Bernama learned that the suspect was detained at the Tawau Airport at about 2.30pm.