Johor cops nab 181 in gambling crackdown


JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested a total of 181 people, including eight foreigners, in a special operation focusing on gambling activities during the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar said the operation was carried out between Feb 5 and 15 to curb gambling activities organised by individuals or syndicates taking advantage of the festive season.

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