JOHOR BARU: On average, 19 students aged between 13-18 were arrested for criminal activities in the state each month this year - a huge drop from 2019's 102-per-month statistics.
According to Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, most of them were detained for index crimes including theft, vehicle theft, breaking and entering, rape, causing hurt, and robbery.
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