KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 ― Seven men including the leader of "Kapak Gang,” believed to be active in robbing 24-hour convenience stores in Wangsa Maju, were arrested in raids over three days since Sunday.

Wangsa Maju Police chief Supt Mohamad Roy Suhaimi Sarif said the leader, 19, was the first suspect to be arrested after robbing a 24-hour convenience store in Metro Pudu, here on Sunday.

"After the interrogation, he (suspect) led police to arrest three members aged between 19 and 22, in Keramat and Wangsa Maju on Monday,” he told a press conference, here today.

 The gang, which was active since July, was believed to have been involved in five robberies involving 24-hour convenience stores and a karaoke centre.

All of the suspects were remanded until September 19.

Mohamad Roy said three men, aged between 20 and 26 were arrested on Tuesday believe to have robbed a 24-hour convenience stores in Taman Melati.     

"They are believed to be active since May and are being remanded for three days beginning yesterday,” he said.

All seven suspects were arrested under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code. ― Bernama