Key points:
- 124 suspects held, including 78 foreign nationals
- Cock fighting and public lottery activities identified at the site
- RM145,855 ($31,000) in cash and 52 live chickens seized in coordinated raid
More than 120 individuals were arrested during a police operation targeting illegal gambling and cock fighting activities in a rural area of Sungai Buloh, as reported by The Star.
The raid took place in Melwood Arena and followed months of surveillance by Bukit Aman’s Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7). The operation, codenamed “Ops Dadu Mega,” was led by officers from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and supported by 94 personnel, including members of the Drone Unit and Veterinary Department.
According to Deputy CID Director Datuk Fadil Marsus, the arrests included 46 Malaysian nationals and 78 Indonesians. Those detained are alleged to have taken part in cock fighting events and illegal lottery games. Items seized from the scene included 52 live chickens, seven chicken carcasses, gambling paraphernalia and cash totalling RM145,855.
The case is being investigated under Section 4A(a) of the Open Gaming House Act 1953, as well as provisions under the Immigration Act. Authorities suspect the operation had been active for several months and involved organised networks.
Datuk Fadil urged the public to cooperate with the authorities by reporting any suspected illegal gambling activities. He said community support was vital in tackling such crimes and pledged continued action to disrupt unlawful betting and animal cruelty operations.
The police emphasised that stern action will be taken against those involved, and investigations are ongoing to identify further individuals linked to the operation.
