KUALA LUMPUR: Beard trimmings stored in a special container were among the items seized at a house in Rawang owned by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) top management during the fourth phase of Ops Global at on Saturday (Sept 21).
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police also seized 455 pamphlets and related logos, which were later handed over to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) for further action.
"These strands of beard, books and pamphlets were found to contradict Islamic teachings and are believed to be linked to Aurad Muhammadiyah teachings and Al-Arqam sect, which were declared illegal by a fatwa in 1994," he said during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol) on Saturday (Sept 21).
Since the first phase of Op Global began in early September, more than 300 individuals, including top GISB management, have been detained.
Another 572 victims were rescued and seven suspects charged in court with 29 offences. – Bernama
