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Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops kill suspected robbery gang leaders in Cheras shootout
Bukit Aman criminal investigation department acting director Fadil Marsus said police found various housebreaking tools, drugs, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol in the vehicle. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Two foreign men suspected of being the masterminds of an armed robbery and housebreaking gang were killed in a shootout with police at Jalan Semerah Padi, Cheras, early this morning. Bukit Aman criminal investigation department acting director Fadil Marsus said the suspects were studying a target when police confronted them at 3.45am. 'They were travelling in a white Honda Civic, reported as stolen in Subang Jaya in 2023. 'As police attempted to intercept them, a shootout ensued, resulting in both suspects being killed at the scene,' Bernama reported him as saying at the location. Fadil said police found various housebreaking tools, drugs, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol in the vehicle. Investigations found that the two men were allegedly involved in 50 cases of housebreaking and armed robbery as well as drug-related activities dating back to 2022, resulting in losses of more than RM3 million. Fadil said the gang is believed to be active in several states, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak. The group has around 15 members, and police are tracking down the remaining individuals, he said.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Duo linked to armed robbery syndicate shot dead
End of the road: Police surrounding the suspects' car after the shooting incident that saw two foreigners killed. KUALA LUMPUR: Two foreign men, believed to be the masterminds behind a violent armed robbery and housebreaking syndicate, were shot dead by police. The gang, which has been active since 2022 and responsible for over RM3mil in losses, also injured their victims. The suspects, who were in a car, were intercepted by a team from Bukit Aman CID and Pahang CID during a crime prevention patrol under Ops Aman 6 in Taman Pertama, Cheras, at about 3.45am yesterday. The car used by the suspects was also reported stolen in Subang Jaya in 2023. Acting Bukit Aman CID director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the suspects acted aggressively when police attempted to stop the vehicle for inspection. 'They rammed into police vehicles and shot at our personnel, forcing our team to return fire. 'Both suspects were killed inside the car,' he told reporters at the scene yesterday. DCP Fadil said two firearms – a revolver and semi-automatic pistol – were recovered, as well as drugs and tools believed to have been used in house break-ins and armed robberies. 'Investigations showed the two men were key figures in a 15-member foreign gang targeting luxury homes, including bungalows and corner units in the Klang Valley, Negri Sembilan, Perak and Pahang. 'We believe they were in the midst of planning another robbery, based on the items seized such as bolt cutters, gloves, masks, firearms and drugs,' DCP Fadil said. He added that efforts are now underway to track down the remaining 13 gang members, with the mobilisation of police forces in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Pahang and Negri Sembilan. 'So far, the gang has been linked to over 50 cases, but police suspect there may be more victims. 'We urge them to come forward and lodge a report at the nearest police station to assist us in investigations,' he added.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Police kill two robbery gang leaders in Cheras shootout
KUALA LUMPUR: Two foreign men believed to be the masterminds of an armed robbery and housebreaking gang were killed in a shootout with police at Jalan Semerah Padi, Cheras, early this morning. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus said intelligence indicated the suspects were scouting a new target when police confronted them at 3.45 am. 'They were travelling in a white Honda Civic, believed reported stolen in Subang Jaya in 2023. As police attempted to intercept them, a shootout ensued, resulting in both suspects being killed at the scene,' he told reporters at the location. Fadil said police recovered housebreaking tools, drugs, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol from the vehicle. Investigations revealed the suspects were involved in 50 cases of housebreaking, armed robbery, and drug-related activities since 2022, causing losses exceeding RM3 million. The gang, with around 15 members, operated in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak. Police are tracking the remaining susp
Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
Police Kill Two Suspected Robbery Gang Leaders In Shootout
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Two foreign men suspected of being the masterminds of an armed robbery and housebreaking gang were killed in a shootout with police at Jalan Semerah Padi, Cheras, early this morning. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus said intelligence revealed that both suspects were identifying a new target when police confronted them at 3.45 am. 'They were travelling in a white Honda Civic, believed reported stolen in Subang Jaya in 2023. As police attempted to intercept them, a shootout ensued, resulting in both suspects being killed at the scene,' he told reporters at the location.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Malay Mail
Cheras shootout: Police kill two suspected leaders of RM3m robbery ring
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 – Police fatally shot two foreign men, believed to be leaders of a major robbery and housebreaking syndicate, during a pre-dawn confrontation along Jalan Semerah Padi in Cheras early this morning. Federal police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus said the men are believed to be the masterminds of a syndicate involved in over 50 cases across five states, with losses estimated at more than RM3 million, the New Straits Times reported. He said the syndicate had been active since 2022, targeting homes and businesses in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak. According to Fadil, the shootout occurred at around 3.45 am, when the two suspects were allegedly scouting for a new target. The suspects were travelling in a white Honda Civic that had been reported stolen in Subang Jaya last year. Fadil said officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, but the suspects resisted, leading to the fatal shootout. A subsequent search of the car revealed a revolver, a semi-automatic pistol, a quantity of drugs, and tools commonly used in house break-ins. Fadil added that police are now tracking down the remaining members of the estimated 15-person syndicate and urged the public to come forward with any relevant information.
