BUKIT MERTAJAM: Two policemen were stabbed with a syringe while arresting a robbery gang leader in Kubang Ulu, Kubang Semang.

Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Dr Mohd Shah Hussin Shah said the man believed to be behind a spate of robberies, snatch thefts and car break-ins in the district over the past year was nabbed outside a sundry shop at 9.30pm on Jan 7.

"The man later led police to a house where a sword, a motorcycle, bag and wallet were recovered," he told reporters yesterday.

ACP Dr Mohd Shah said two of the man?s accomplices were arrested three hours later.