Eight more Africans picked up in assault-on-cops case

PETALING JAYA: Eight more Africans have been detained in connection with the attack on a police raiding team at an apartment in Damansara Perdana last week, bringing the total of those arrested to 18.

Selangor CID chief Senior Asst Comm Fadzil Ahmat said the latest arrests were made at the Flora Damansara at about 12.30am on Monday (July 29).

"They have been remanded until Thursday (Aug 1).

"We are investigating further as we will not tolerate those who broke the law and obstruct police personnel from discharging their duties, " he said when contacted.

The remand for the 10 Africans initially detained have been extended, he added.

ACP Fadzil issued a stern warning against the culprits involved in the case.

“They were breaking the law and obstructing the police.

“We will take action against anyone, whether individual or group, that breaks the law, irrespective of their nationalities, ” he said.

On Friday (July 26), three police personnel members and an officer raided a unit at Flora Damansara over an online scam investigation when they were surrounded by about 50 Africans.

The mob was aggressive, and a scuffle ensued. During the scuffle, policemen in the apartment were pulled out and two African men and three African women fled the scene.

The police team retreated and called for back-up.

After reinforcements arrived, police managed to arrest 10 Africans believed to be involved in the altercation with the police.