IPOH (Bernama): The police have set up a special team to investigate gangsterism activities in Ipoh following allegations made by a Facebook user on Sunday (Aug 1). Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Yahaya Hassan said the team was established to verify the authenticity of the viral message on the group’s alleged activities shared by a Facebook user under profile name Meganathan Nathan, which had gained public attention. However, he advised the public not to reveal personal details and make complaints on confidential matters online for safety reasons. ACP Yahaya said that any complaints or information should be sent to the proper channel to the district control centre (DCC), Ipoh police headquarters at 05-254 2222 or email to the Ipoh OCPD at kpdipoh@rmp.gov.my. Earlier, allegations pertaining to an organised crime group in Ipoh that involves teenagers, known as Gang Thilai 04, went viral on Facebook.- Bernama

Source: The Star August 02, 2021 03:33 UTC