GEORGETOWN: Ten Muslim men were arrested for gambling while engrossed in a card game on Batu Uban Street, Gelugor, today.
They were caught in the act at a playground near a residential area at 4.45am.
Northeast police chief Assistant Commissioner Razlam Ab Hamid said the arrests were made during a raid conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team of the Northeast district police headquarters.
"All the men, aged between 21 and 36, were detained on suspicion of engaging in card gambling in an open area.
"The operation targeted individuals residing near the vicinity," he said when contacted.
Razlam said cash totalling RM2,736 and various gambling paraphernalia, including tables, cards, and flashlights believed to be used in the illicit activity, were seized.
"They have been remanded for three days until April 2, and investigations are underway under Section 7(2) of the Open Gambling House Act 1953."