KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested 282 people and raided 201 premises suspected of operating illegal gambling activities during a two-day nationwide special operation starting last Saturday.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) launched Op Dadu Khas targeting 108 online gambling operations and 93 unlicensed public lotteries operating behind business premises nationwide.
CID director Datuk M. Kumar said syndicates used commercial premises such as cafes and sundry shops as fronts to mislead authorities.
"A total of 201 premises were raided, and 282 individuals aged between 20 and 65 were detained.
