Caught: Bukit Aman D7 officers detaining 124 individuals involved in illegal gambling in Melwood Arena, Sungai Buloh. — Photo courtesy of Royal Malaysia Police
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 100 gamblers were caught off-guard as police raided a cock-fighting ring located in a forested area in Melwood Arena, Sungai Buloh.
It is learnt that illegal gambling has been going on there for about eight months.
Based on surveillance and intelligence gathering since October, a team of Bukit Aman CID’s Anti-vice, gambling and secret societies division (D7) officers raided the gambling den on Sunday in an operation codenamed “Ops Dadu Mega”.
Bukit Aman deputy CID director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the police used drones to monitor the area before the raiding team moved in.
“The raiding team had to use dirt roads to reach the secluded forest area.
“Their guide was information provided by the police’s drone unit.
“We managed to detain 124 individuals, consisting of 46 locals and 78 Indonesians,” he said when contacted.
The suspects were betting on cock fighting and the lottery.
“We seized various items including 52 chickens, seven dead chickens, equipment and cash amounting to RM145,855,” he added.
The case is being investigated under various sections, including Section 4A(a) of the Open Gaming House Act 1953 and the Immigration Act.
“We urge the public to relay information, especially on illegal gambling, so that we can take stern action.
“We want to curb the illegal activity,” said DCP Fadil.
