PETALING JAYA: Three civil servants have been arrested for allegedly being a part of a robbery gang.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar, in a statement Saturday (March 7), said that a report was filed regarding a group robbery incident that occurred on Feb 27.
“Based on investigations and intelligence gathered, the Selangor police contingent, together with Gombak police, successfully carried out a series of arrests from March 2. The operation resulted in the arrest of six local men at several different locations.
“Of the six suspects, three were identified as civil servants, two senior officers and one rank-and-file personnel, while the other three were civilians with one found having around 20 previous criminal offences.
“All suspects are currently remanded until March 8,” he said.
He added that several vehicles including a luxury car, there vests with the word “Police” and RM1,498 in cash were seized during the arrests.
“We are currently tracking down two more individuals who remain at large, based on information obtained from the arrested suspects.
“We emphasise that a transparent and thorough investigation is being conducted without compromise, even though the case involves members of the police force itself.
“Firm action will be taken to ensure that integrity and public safety are always preserved,” he said.
