Badung, Bali. The Bali Regional Police, in collaboration with the National Police, have arrested three Mexican nationals involved in the shooting of Turan Mehmet, a 30-year-old Turkish national, at his villa on Tumbak Bayuh Street, Mengwi, Badung, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

The three individuals identified as 24-year-old EJA, 23-year-old ACJA, and 36-year-old DGVE were apprehended in a residential area in Ungasan, South Kuta, on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

"The three Mexican nationals were apprehended while sleeping in one of the houses around 07:00 AM local time. They were arrested without any resistance," reported Balipuspanews.com, a part of the B-Universe media network, quoting an unnamed source on Sunday.

In addition to apprehending the suspects, the police seized various pieces of evidence, including helmets, shoes, flip-flops, clothing, gloves, mobile phones, and the perpetrators' passports. "There was also cash amounting to Rp 10 million ($632). The firearm used in the shooting is still being sought," the source said.

The police are yet to determine the motive behind the attack and shooting of the victim. However, there is suspicion that the shooting may be related to extortion.

"The motive is still under investigation," the source said.

Meanwhile, Ketut Sudana, the Public Relations Officer of the Badung Resort Police, neither confirmed nor denied the arrest of the three Mexican nationals. 

"Details will be revealed at the Bali Regional Police Headquarters," said Sudana to the media.

The shooting incident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, around 01:30 AM local time. Turan Mehmet, a Turkish national aged 30, suffered gunshot wounds in an attack by three foreign nationals.

The perpetrators arrived and threatened the security guard with firearms. They forcibly entered and shot the victim five times, with two bullets penetrating and three lodging under his armpit and abdomen. After shooting the victim, the assailants fled on a motorcycle.

The police identified the bullet casings as suspected 7.62 mm caliber projectiles. Three intact projectiles and two casings have been secured, but the firearm used has not been located.