Cops smash cross-border gang behind robberies in Penang, Kedah and Perak
State police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the breakthrough came after an operation by the state Criminal Investigation Department, which led to the arrest of four local men, aged between 23 and 34, yesterday.
"They were arrested in different locations in the three states.
"Two of the suspects have a criminal record related to criminal and drug offences," he said in a statement today.
The robbers were linked to crimes in the populated areas of Seberang Prai Selatan in Penang, Bandar Baharu in Kedah, and Parit Buntar in Perak.
Hamzah said, during the raid, police seized four mobile phones of various brands, a television, and four vehicles used in the criminal activities.
"All suspects are currently in remand until May 14, and investigations are being conducted under Section 394 of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of up to 20 years and caning, if convicted," he added.
Hamzah urged the public to provide information related to any criminal activities in the state by contacting the Penang Criminal Investigation Department's Operations Room Hotline at 04-222 1624.
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