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As Kedah bans 4D gaming outlet, cops gear up to curb illegal gambling

KUALA LUMPUR: Kedah police are all geared up for the possibility of an increase in illegal online gambling activities following the closure of gaming outlets in the state.

Kedah police chief Commissioner Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad said plans are in place to curb online gaming in the state, warning operators that they will be "going all out".

"In fact, I have had a series of meetings with my officers on our preparation to combat illegal gambling operators this year," he told FMT.

Wan Hassan also said they will be working with other relevant enforcement agencies to intensify their operations soon.

From Jan 1, gaming outlets in Kedah are no longer allowed to operate after the state government decided not to renew their licences.

As part of their efforts to curb illegal gaming in the state, Wan Hassan said Kedah police had conducted 1,856 raids last year, of which 1,075 premises involved online gaming.

A total of 540 individuals had been hauled to court from these raids, while 319 other suspects are still being probed. Meanwhile, some RM146,663 in cash was seized from those arrested.

As for illegal lotteries, he said police raided 782 premises and seized RM87,710 in cash. A total of 567 people were charged while 142 are still under investigation.

He urged the public not to indulge in online gaming, warning that the police would take stern action against them if they were caught doing so.

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