Malaysia

Cops nab 120 people for illegal gambling in Op Limau

Police arrest 115 men, five women between Jan 15, 19

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 21 Jan 2023 1:47PM

Cops nab 120 people for illegal gambling in Op Limau
Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin says police will take strict action against individuals involved in illegal gambling. – Pixabay pic, January 21, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have detained 120 individuals for their suspected involvement in illegal gambling activities in an operation codenamed Op Limau, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the suspects, comprising 115 men and five women, were nabbed between January 15 and 19.

She said during the same period, 20 raids were conducted, where police seized cash amounting to RM92,481.

“The cases are being investigated under Section 6(1) and Section 7(2) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953,” she said in a statement today.

Noorsiah said PDRM would take strict action against individuals involved in illegal gambling.

She urged those with information on illegal gambling to contact the WhatsApp hotline at 016-5773477. – Bernama, January 21, 2023

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