July 11, 2013
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have busted a sword-wielding robbery gang that has been targeting budget hotels and cyber cafes in Sentul here.
City CID chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ku Chin Wah said three suspects aged 33 to 42 were arrested at a budget hotel in Jalan Ipoh at 8am on Monday.
Police are still looking for two more suspects said to be involved in at least six robberies in Kuala Lumpur.
“So far, the suspects have admitted to at least six cases. We believe they were planning another robbery when they were arrested,” he said at the city police headquarters in Jalan Hang Tuah here yesterday
SAC Ku said police seized a stolen car, a Taser, a Rambo knife, several swords, nine handphones, four hats – with one bearing a police logo – several walkie-talkies and other tools used in the robberies and break-ins.
SAC Ku said the suspects, who have been remanded until Saturday, had criminal records.
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