Over 140 successful anti-vice raids since June last year, say Dang Wangi cops

KUALA LUMPUR: Dang Wangi police launched 143 successful raids on gambling dens and prostitution rings between June last year and Jan 31 this year.

Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya said of the 143 raids, 109 were on gambling dens while the remaining 34 were on prostitution rings.

"We seized 449 gadgets and items used for gambling worth RM150,000 as well as RM11,882 cash.

"On prostitution rings, we seized 110 items worth RM22,930 as well RM400 cash," he said in a statement on Thursday (Feb 18).

He said they also took action against 23 premises involved in gambling and prostitution activities.

"20 of these premises had their electricity supply disconnected under Section 21A of the Common Gaming Houses Act.

"Three brothels also had their internal structures demolished by Kuala Lumpur City Hall as they were renovated without permits," said ACP Noor Dellhan.

"The public is advised against getting involved in such activities," he said, adding that such operations against gambling and prostitution rings would continue.

He also advised those with information on such activities to come forward.

Meanwhile, ACP Noor Dellhan said the Dang Wangi Commercial Crime Investigation Department also disposed of 33,262 DVD's worth RM99,786.

Those with information on similar activities can contact the Dang Wangi police at 03-2600 2222 or the City police hotline at 03-2115 9999.