Malaysia

Op Limau: cops nab 905 individuals for illegal gambling

Over RM500,000 cash seized in various raids

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 31 Jan 2023 10:19AM

Op Limau: cops nab 905 individuals for illegal gambling
The Royal Malaysia Police secretary Datuk Noorsiah Saaduddin said a total of 137 raids were carried out during the operation held last January 15 to 29. – Royal Malaysia Police pic, January 31, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) arrested 905 individuals nationwide during an operation, codenamed Op Limau, for suspected involvement in illegal gambling activities, involving seizures amounting to RM513,793.

PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Saaduddin said a total of 137 raids were carried out during the operation held last January 15 to 29.

“Op Limau was conducted for 15 days across the country to curb gambling activities in conjunction with Chinese New Year,” she said in a statement today.

She said the investigation was carried out under Section 6(1) and Section 7(2) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.

Noorsiah said members of the public with information about gambling activities can channel tip-offs through the Op Limau WhatsApp hotline at 016-5773477. – Bernama, January 31, 2023

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