117 nabbed in five-day crime sweep in Kuala Muda
Kedah Criminal Investigation Department chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Yazid Muhammad Yew said Ops Mega Khas was carried out from April 17 to 21 in collaboration with various local enforcement agencies.
He said the integrated operation aimed to tackle crime holistically by focusing on known hotspots and individuals deemed high-risk.
"This large-scale operation targeted gambling, vice, gangsterism, and individuals involved in drug abuse and trafficking. The objective was to take action against those contributing to the rise in index crime within Kuala Muda," he said in a statement today.
Among those arrested were 22 individuals on the police wanted list.
The operation also resulted in the resolution of 66 property crime cases, including house break-ins and thefts reported in the district.
Yazid said police enforcement efforts would continue to ensure peace and maintain public confidence across the state.
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