Two foetuses, believed to be twins, were found floating in Kampung Air Jalan Bokara, near here today.

Sandakan acting police chief, Supt Fadzil Mohd Ali said the two female foetuses aged six or seven months, were found one kilometre from one another.

The first foetus was found floating under Jambatan 5 while while the second foetus was found near Jambatan 1.

Fadzil said the first foetus was found at 9.20am while the second foetus was found an hour later.

The case was investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code.

The foetuses were taken to Duchess Of Kent Hospital for autopsy.

Public with information about the case can contact Sandakan District Police Headquarters at 089-212222, 089-242222.