GEORGE TOWN – Penang police arrested 12 individuals, including an officer and six police personnel, to assist investigations into illegal gambling activities during a series of raids around the state on Sunday and yesterday.
The seven policemen, aged between 27 and 48, were arrested around Air Itam here, all of them based at the same police station.
Five civilians believed to be involved in illegal gambling activities were also arrested.
Penang police chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin confirmed the arrest of the police personnel and officer, but refused to comment further on the case, which is still under investigation.
“I can confirm that there have been arrests for illegal gambling involving seven policemen and five civilians, but I cannot comment further because it is still under investigation by Bukit Aman police,” he told a press conference here today.
All 12 individuals were arrested during a two-day operation conducted by Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standard Compliance Department as a result of information and intelligence by police.
Police also seized a laptop, a smartphone, RM10,959 in cash, and gambling equipment. – Bernama, May 16, 2023
