Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said the two suspects, aged 33 and 34, had just been released from prison in April and were arrested in Kampung Baung, Pengkalan Chepa, here.

He said the two suspects carried out their alleged crimes around Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas and Jeli.

“Their modus operandi was to conduct their robberies at night and use tools such as electric saws, cutting torches and grinders to break into convenience stores.

“The 33-year-old has one criminal and three drug records, while the 34-year-old suspect has seven criminal records and four drug records,” he said at the Kelantan police contingent headquarters.

Yusoff said both suspects tested positive for methamphetamine and were remanded for six days from Nov 1 until today.

He said their remand would be extended to assist in the investigation under Section 457 of the Penal Code for burglary.

Yusoff said police were also hunting for the mastermind, 26-year-old Amir Izudin Izam.