KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Two hardcore criminals were killed in a shoot-out with the police at Jalan Persiaran Seri Putra 2, Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi Lama, Kajang yesterday.

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said the shoot-out occurred at 9.10 pm.

He said investigations revealed that both suspects were believed to be involved in several robberies in Klang Valley.

“A revolver, bullets and empty casings, as well as four machetes, burglary tools, face masks and gloves were found at the scene,” he said in a statement.

Kumar said a press conference on the incident will be held tomorrow. — Bernama