Two nabbed for scolding cops, trying to escape in pub raid

KUALA LUMPUR: Scolding police personnel and attempting to escape landed two pub patrons in hot water during a raid.

Kuala Lumpur CID chief Senior Asst Comm Habibi Majinji said the raid, which was conducted at about 11.50pm on Friday (April 8), also discovered that the premises in Jalan Dutamas did not have a valid licence to operate.

"When we were checking the two men, aged 27 and 35, they refused to cooperate and handed over their MyKad.

"They were also disrespectful to the police and even attempted to escape before they were detained," he said when contacted on Saturday (April 9).

A 35-year-old man, who is the pub manager, was also detained for further investigation, he added.

Meanwhile, in a raid on another unlicensed pub at Jalan Dutamas, SAC Habibi said five individuals, including four foreign workers, were detained.

"A local man, who was the caretaker, was detained along with the four foreign workers.

"We also seized audio equipment, business receipts and alcoholic beverages," he said.