Trio arrested for cockfighting in Penampang
Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 Text Size: Police seized four live roosters, three cages, a makeshift cockfighting ring, and RM319 in cash. - Bernama pic for illustration only. PENAMPANG: Police arrested three men during a raid on an illegal cockfighting operation in Kampung Sarapung Kolopis, here, Sunday. The suspects, aged between 64 and 74, were caught during Ops Dadu, a crackdown led by the Penampang District Police's Criminal Investigation Division. The raid took place around 4.30pm after authorities received a tip-off about the illegal activity. Police seized four live roosters, three cages, a makeshift cockfighting ring, and RM319 in cash. Several other individuals managed to escape during the operation. Penampang Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton urged the public to report illegal activities to help maintain community safety. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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