GEORGE TOWN, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- A syndicate is believed to be behind
computerised gambling operations in Penang, according to Penang chief police
officer Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob.
He said police investigations had revealed the syndicate was operating some
10 to 20 such gambling premises which were disguised as 24-hour cyber cafes.
Speaking to reporters here today, he said despite concerted police efforts
to rid the state of the scourge, the syndicate persisted in the activity because
of the lucrative returns.
He said from Jan 1 till Feb 7 this year, Penang police had seized 1,416
computerised gambling machines worth RM2.5 million and bets totalling RM9,998
while 129 operators of the premises and 199 gamblers were arrested.
In KOTA KINABALU, Sabah police commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib said Sabah
police conducted 1,443 anti-gambling raids in the state last year as compared to
680 in 2010.
Speaking at a press conference, he said the raids resulted in the arrests of
983 individuals as compared to 1,179 in 2010.
-- BERNAMA
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