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Penang Police has identified five blackspot areas for a comprehensive crime prevention and safety initiative launching in 2026, involving multiple government agencies, local authorities, and community organisations in a coordinated effort.
Penang police have dismantled a drug trafficking operation in Bukit Mertajam through a series of coordinated raids, resulting in three arrests and the recovery of narcotics alongside military-grade smoke grenades.
Penang police arrested eight foreign nationals accused of running an online travel scam from a luxury condominium in Tanjung Bungah. The suspects allegedly targeted victims in China and Taiwan with fraudulent Japan tour packages.
Penang police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, confiscating 3.1 kilograms of MDMA valued at roughly RM470,000 in a raid at Teluk Air Tawar. One suspect was arrested during the enforcement action.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has called for a thorough investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police following a human trafficking raid in Bukit Mertajam that resulted in the rescue of a Cameroonian woman.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has urged the Royal Malaysia Police to conduct a thorough investigation into a human trafficking syndicate discovered in Berapit, emphasizing the need to apprehend all perpetrators including those coordinating the network.
Penang police are ramping up enforcement operations against illegal betting as the FIFA World Cup tournament approaches its conclusion, building on 31 arrests already made across the state.
Penang police have dismantled a liquid methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution network following the arrest of a 40-year-old man in Nobong Tebal. Drugs valued at over RM450,000 were seized during the operation.