KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 124 individuals were detained in connection with illegal gambling, including cock fighting.
This follows a raid in a rural area in Melwood Arena, Sungai Buloh.
Based on surveillance and intelligence gathering since October last year, Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies division (D7) officers from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided the illegal gambling den on Sunday (May 11) in an operation codenamed "Ops Dadu Mega'.
Bukit Aman deputy CID director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said those detained were 46 locals and 78 Indonesians.
"They were taking part in various gambling games including cock fighting and illegal public lottery.
"We also seized various items including 52 live chickens, seven chicken carcasses, several equipment and cash amounting to RM145,855," he said in a statement on Wednesday.
The case is being investigated under various laws, including Section 4A(a) of the Open Gaming House Act 1953 and the Immigration Act, he said.
"We urge the public to relay information on illegal gambling so that we can take stern action to curb the illegal activity," he said.
A total of 94 personnel were involved in the operation, assisted by the Drone Unit and the Veterinary Department.
