KUALA LUMPUR: Over 100 suspected gang members were detained following a special Bukit Aman CID operation in Klang.
The operation, codenamed Ops Khas Aman Phase 1, was conducted in the district from Jan 15 up to yesterday.
It was led by Bukit Aman CID’s anti-vice, gambling and secret societies division (D7) with the cooperation of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK).
The operation targeted suspects who were active in two gangs in Klang. The officers also investigated construction sites controlled by the gangs and drug dens.
Deputy CID director (Intelligence/Operation) Deputy Comm Fadil Marsus (pic) said a total of 133 individuals comprising 120 locals and 13 foreigners suspected to have links to the underworld were picked up.
“The operation also managed to cripple the sources of income of both gangs, which have been running rampant in the district.
“The gang members’ arrests were based on their existing membership records, which have been identified by Bukit Aman CID through the arrests of other individuals previously.
“We collected intelligence from CID records to determine those who are still active in criminal activities, such as drug trafficking before they were arrested,” he said.
DCP Fadil said D7 raided 16 construction sites believed to be used as sources of income for the two gangs in Klang.
Officers also raided three drug dens, including two in South Klang and one in North Klang. They are located at Taman Sentosa, Klang; Kampung Sammy, Port Klang and a plot of land at Jalan Merpati, Taman Eng Ann, Klang.
“A total of 34 suspected drug addicts were detained by AADK while six foreigners are being investigated under the Immigration Act for not having valid travel documents,” he added.
DCP Fadil said the operation was carried out following a number of criminal cases reported in South and North Klang, including robberies and extortion that have gone viral on social media.
“We will continue to take action against criminals connected to gangs, especially those involved in extortion.”
