Comm Hazani: A total of 508 investigation papers were opened.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3,417 police reports were lodged throughout GE15 starting from Nov 4 until Sunday, says Comm Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali.
The Bukit Aman GE15 Operations director said Kedah recorded the highest number of offences at 447, followed by 433 reports each in Selangor and Pahang, Kelantan (429); Perak (334) and Johor (299).
According to him, a total of 228 reports were received in Negri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur (218), Perlis (210), Sabah (116), Sarawak (87), Penang (83), Terengganu (61) and Melaka (39).
“A total of 508 investigation papers were opened, 149 cases referred to the deputy public prosecutor, six individuals charged and four others sentenced,” he said in a statement, Bernama reported.
Comm Hazani, who is also the Bukit Aman Department of Internal Security and Public Order director, also said seven investigation papers had been opened with one arrest involving a case in Kedah.
“Six individuals, who were among 300 supporters of several parties, were found to have gathered and waved party flags at Dataran Zero, Pekan Lama in Sungai Petani at 2.15am, when the campaigning time ended.
“The arrest was made under Section 9 of the Election Offences Act 1954 and Section 147 of the Penal Code,” he said.
