Police have confirmed the arrest of third Turkish national for allegedly "threatening public safety and order".

Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar said the man, in his 40s, who is on trial for allegedly assaulting an immigration officer, was arrested at a petrol station in Chenor, Pahang, yesterday.

On Wednesday, the top cop confirmed that two Turkish men - feared to be abducted at first - were actually detained under Section 130 of the Penal Code for activities that threaten national security...