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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 Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Cops shoot dead two foreign masterminds of violent armed robbery syndicate
Police at the scene of the incident. KUALA LUMPUR: Two foreign men, believed to be the masterminds behind a violent armed robbery and housebreaking syndicate responsible for more than RM3mil in losses, were shot dead by the police in the wee hours of Friday (July 25). The syndicate, which has been active since 2022, also injured their victims in the course of their crimes. The suspects, who were in a car, were intercepted by a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Pahang CID during a crime prevention patrol under Ops Aman 6 in Taman Pertama, Cheras, at about 3.45am on Friday. 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 opened fire at our personnel, forcing officers to return fire. "Both suspects were killed on the spot inside their vehicle," he told reporters at the scene. A search of the vehicle uncovered two firearms - a revolver and a semi-automatic pistol - as well as drugs and tools believed to have been used in house break-ins and armed robberies, he said. "Investigations revealed the two were key figures in a 15-member foreign gang targeting luxury homes, including bungalows and corner units, in the Klang Valley, as well as in Negri Sembilan, Perak, and Pahang. 'We believe they were in the midst of planning another robbery, based on the items found such as bolt cutters, gloves, masks, firearms, and drugs,' he said. DCP Fadil said efforts are now underway to track down the remaining 13 gang members, with police forces in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Pahang, and Negri Sembilan mobilised. "So far, the gang has been linked to over 50 cases, but police suspect there may be more victims who have yet to come forward. 'We urge anyone who may have fallen victim to this syndicate to lodge a report at the nearest police station. We also welcome public assistance in reporting any suspicious activity. 'The CID will not compromise when it comes to violent crimes that threaten public safety. We are committed to taking strong and decisive action against such criminals,' DCP Fadil said. Acting Bukit Aman CID director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus speaking to the media at the scene.
