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Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Mastermind of housebreaking, gang robbery with 44 criminal records shot dead
The police said they believe the gang is also linked to a drug trafficking syndicate and may have dozens of members. 06 Aug 2025 10:57am Police shot dead a man, believed to be the mastermind of a robbery and housebreaking gang, in an incident on Jalan Bukit Tunku, early today. - Photo by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR - Police shot dead a man, believed to be the mastermind of a robbery and housebreaking gang, in an incident on Jalan Bukit Tunku, here early today. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus said the 36-year-old man, with 44 criminal records including drug cases, was believed to be responsible for several housebreaking and robbery cases reported in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Perak since last year, involving losses of more than RM1 million. He said a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) and the Kuala Lumpur Contingent JSJ, who were conducting crime prevention duties under Op Api KL 3/2025 in the Bukit Tunku area, spotted the suspect, who was in a BMW car, at about 4.10 am today. "During an attempt to intercept the (BMW) car, a shootout occurred, resulting in the suspect being killed at the scene. Several gunshots also struck the police vehicle," he said.--- A search of the suspect's car uncovered a revolver, various burglary tools, and a police vest, he told a press conference held at the scene. - Photo by Bernama A search of the suspect's car uncovered a revolver, various burglary tools, and a police vest, he told a press conference held at the scene. Fadil said checks on the BMW car found it was using a fake registration number and was believed to have been smuggled in from abroad. Elaborating further, he said investigations showed that the gang targeted homes and business premises with safes, gold bars, and cash, and were believed to have posed as police officers. "We believe the gang is also linked to a drug trafficking syndicate and may have dozens of members. Efforts to track down the remaining individuals are ongoing," he said. - BERNAMA
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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Armed robber with record of 44 offences shot dead in Bukit Tunku
KUALA LUMPUR: A suspected armed robber with a record of 44 criminal and drug offences was shot dead after a shootout with police. The incident occurred at about 4.10am today along Jalan Bukit Tunku, said Bukit Aman acting Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Fadil Marsus. Fadil said the incident happened during "Op Api KL 3", a joint operation involving the Bukit Aman CID and Kuala Lumpur police. "Police were monitoring the 36-year-old suspect, who had a record of 44 prior offences including robbery, violent crime, house break-in, and drug-related offences," he said. "We believe this suspect was the ringleader of a group comprising over a dozen others," Fadil said. The gang was believed to be the mastermind behind house break-ins and drug trafficking in Kuala Lumpur, Perak, and Selangor since last year. Fadil said the suspect was conducting surveillance for a target house to rob when the shooting took place. During an interception attempt, a shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed at the scene. A revolver believed to have been used in the shootout was seized, and police vehicles were hit by several bullets. "Checks revealed the suspect drove a vehicle with a fake registration plate and was believed to have been smuggled in from abroad," he said. Investigations revealed the gang targeted houses or business premises with safes, gold bars, and cash and were also believed to impersonate police officers. Fadil said the gang was also believed to be involved in drug distribution. Efforts to track down the remaining members are ongoing, and the suspect's body has been sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Robbery gang mastermind shot dead in Bukit Tunku
KUALA LUMPUR: Police shot dead a man, believed to be the mastermind of a robbery and housebreaking gang, in an incident on Jalan Bukit Tunku, here early today. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus said the 36-year-old man, with 44 criminal records including drug cases, was believed to be responsible for several housebreaking and robbery cases reported in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Perak since last year, involving losses of more than RM1 million. He said a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) and the Kuala Lumpur Contingent JSJ, who were conducting crime prevention duties under Op Api KL 3/2025 in the Bukit Tunku area, spotted the suspect, who was in a BMW car, at about 4.10 am today. 'During an attempt to intercept the (BMW) car, a shootout occurred, resulting in the suspect being killed at the scene. Several gunshots also struck the police vehicle,' he said. A search of the suspect's car uncovered a revolver, various burglary tools, and a police vest, he told a press conference held at the scene. Fadil said checks on the BMW car found it was using a fake registration number and was believed to have been smuggled in from abroad. Elaborating further, he said investigations showed that the gang targeted homes and business premises with safes, gold bars, and cash, and were believed to have posed as police officers. 'We believe the gang is also linked to a drug trafficking syndicate and may have dozens of members. Efforts to track down the remaining individuals are ongoing,' he said. - Bernama
