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6 held for gathering, gambling during MCO

Gambling tools, RM722 in cash also seized from suspects

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 02 Feb 2021 12:42PM

6 held for gathering, gambling during MCO — The six individuals arrested for gambling during the movement control order are also being investigated for negligence that could spread an infectious disease. – Freepik (wirestock) pic, February 2, 2021

ARAU – Police detained three men and three women for violating the movement control order (MCO) by gathering and gambling in a house at Kg Rambai Padang Siding here last night.

Arau district police chief Nanda Maarof said all of them were locals, aged between 28 and 61.

“Police also seized gambling tools and RM722 in cash from the suspects,” he told reporters here today.

Nanda said that all the suspects have been taken to the Arau district police headquarters for further investigations.

The case is being investigated under Section 6 (1) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 and Section 269 of the Penal Code for a negligent act that could spread an infectious disease. – Bernama, February 2, 2021

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