MALACCA, Sept 24 — Police detained five members of the “Merlimau Myvi Gang” notorious for carrying out robberies on roads around Merlimau, here.
Malacca Criminal Investigation Department chief ACP Raja Shahrom Raja Abdullah said the five, aged 16 to 22, were detained on Friday at several locations around the state.
He said the youths, who moved around in a Perodua Myvi, were believed to be involved in four robbery cases on September 17 by preying on those going to work between 7.30am to 8am.
“They threatened using a parang, seized valuables and resorted to violence such as punching their victims,” he told a press conference, here, today.
Raja Shahrom said police also seized a cellphone, a Perodua Myvi car and a parang.
All the suspects also tested positive for syabu. — Bernama
Malacca Criminal Investigation Department chief ACP Raja Shahrom Raja Abdullah said the five, aged 16 to 22, were detained on Friday at several locations around the state.
He said the youths, who moved around in a Perodua Myvi, were believed to be involved in four robbery cases on September 17 by preying on those going to work between 7.30am to 8am.
“They threatened using a parang, seized valuables and resorted to violence such as punching their victims,” he told a press conference, here, today.
Raja Shahrom said police also seized a cellphone, a Perodua Myvi car and a parang.
All the suspects also tested positive for syabu. — Bernama
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