KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today arrested a wanted suspect involved in organised crime activities through a special operation, Op Lima.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the suspect, who is a member of the organised crime group Geng TR, was arrested with the cooperation of Indian and Thai authorities while on a flight from Chennai, India to Bangkok, Thailand before being brought back to Malaysia.

He said the 46-year-old man was arrested based on an arrest warrant issued by the Kuala Selangor Magistrate's Court on April 17, as well as having an Interpol Red Notice issued on May 7.

“Geng TR has been actively committing violent crimes and drug activities around Selangor since 2021. Arrests were made against the suspects for being members of an organised crime group.

“The case is being investigated under Section 130V of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of not less than five years and not more than 20 years," he said in a statement here yesterday.

Kumar said the suspect has a variety of serious criminal records, including murder cases, armed gang robberies and causing injury with a weapon.

It is said that the suspect will be charged under Section 130V(1) of the Penal Code at the Shah Alam Sessions Court today at 10 am.

Kumar said that the PDRM also expressed appreciation to the Thai and Indian authorities for the synergy and close cooperation provided, in addition to reaffirming their continuous commitment to upholding the law for the safety of the country and the well-being of the people. — Bernama