MERSING — A 32-year-old Czech tourist was arrested for spray-painting graffiti on building walls in Mersing last week. Authorities were alerted to the vandalism on Sunday at 1:56 pm, and the suspect was tracked down using CCTV footage. The man was apprehended by the district Criminal Investigation Division (CID) at 3:15 pm the same day.

The Czech national, who is in good mental health and not involved in drug use, was placed under a four-day remand by the Kota Tinggi Magistrate’s Court for further investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief and property damage.

Mersing District Council’s official Facebook page condemned the graffiti, calling it an act of vandalism that damaged public property. Mersing, a popular tourist destination, is known for island-hopping and diving activities.