KHALID: The teenager was influenced by propaganda on Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR: The police arrested a 14-year-old female student yesterday as she was about to fly off to join the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Syria, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said today.
The girl was held at the KL International Airport (KLIA). She had made preparations to travel to Syria via Egypt, he said.
The police believed she had a friend or contact in Egypt, said Khalid.
"The girl was influenced by propaganda on Facebook.
"The police are conducting an investigation to trace the mastermind in the case and to ascertain how the student secured the flight ticket and expenses to travel there (Syria)," he told newsmen at the 'Balik Kampung' drive home safely campaign at the Jalan Duta Toll Plaza here.
The campaign is held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year.
As for the girl, she is being remanded under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
Khalid advised parents to constantly monitor the activities of their childrento prevent them from being influenced by external forces that could destroy their future.
- Source: Bernama
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