KL police kill suspected burglary gang leader during Bukit Tunku raid
According to Acting Director of Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department, Datuk Fadil Marsus, investigations revealed the deceased had 44 criminal records including drug-related offences.
The person was suspected of involvement in house-breaking and robbery activities since last year across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Perak.
The criminal activities linked to the suspect resulted in losses exceeding RM1 million, making him a high-priority target in the ongoing anti-crime operations in the capital.
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