Sunday July 1, 2007
IGP: Johor a magnet for overseas gangsters
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor is a magnet not only for Singaporean gangsters but also Indonesian and Taiwanese mobs, all of which are heavily involved in organised crime.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said the gangs were believed to be linked to local syndicates and involved in activities ranging from drug distribution and prostitution to illegal gaming.
“They are cooperating with local syndicates who are giving them protection to conduct illegal activities in the country,” he told a press conference after launching the Rakan Cop programme in Taman Melawati.
Musa declined to reveal the number of gangsters in the state but said the police were capable of reining them in.
“We have identified the gangs and are gathering intelligence,” he added.
On June 26, Musa revealed that Singaporean gangs were involved in Johor's organised crime.
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