PDRM Hunting Remaining ‘Geng Kapten Praba’ Members, Mastermind - Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has issued a stern warning to the mastermind and members of the criminal group, known as the ‘Geng Kapten Praba’, who have been detected to have fled overseas.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, Datuk M. Kumar, stressed that efforts to track down the group are actively ongoing, and they will not escape the long arm of the law.

“You can run, but you can never hide from us. We will get you,” he said when met at the ‘Thaneer Panthal’ programme, held in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves, today.

He said police believe the remaining members of the group had fled the country using illegal routes, commonly referred to as ‘rat trails’, to evade detection.

Kumar also confirmed that those who fled include the group’s leader, who is also the mastermind behind the group’s robbery and shooting activities.

Members of the gang, who are being hunted by police under Op Jack Sparrow, are believed to have used India and Thailand as their hideouts since September last year.

Three of the suspects were arrested in Mumbai, India, last Sunday, after failing in their attempt to enter the United Kingdom, and were subsequently charged at the Sepang Sessions Court upon their arrival in the country on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Kumar said today’s programme, which involved 88 officers and personnel of PDRM providing free food and drinks, was part of community policing activities, which have been carried out for the past 38 years.

“The police force is known for enforcement actions, but we are here to be part of the community and to share for the good of our country,” he said.

Apart from food, PDRM also distributed more than 1,000 goodie bags containing information on the National Scam Response Centre, to raise public awareness about scam-related crimes.

He also advised visitors attending the celebration to always observe religious customs and regulations, to ensure that the event proceeds smoothly and safely.

-- BERNAMA