Two foreign men suspected of being the masterminds of an armed robbery and housebreaking gang were killed in a shootout with police at Jalan Semerah Padi, Cheras, early this morning.
Bukit Aman criminal investigation department acting director Fadil Marsus said the suspects were studying a target when police confronted them at 3.45am.
“They were travelling in a white Honda Civic, reported as stolen in Subang Jaya in 2023.
“As police attempted to intercept them, a shootout ensued, resulting in both suspects being killed at the scene,” Bernama reported him as saying at the location.
Fadil said police found various housebreaking tools, drugs, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol in the vehicle.
Investigations found that the two men were allegedly involved in 50 cases of housebreaking and armed robbery as well as drug-related activities dating back to 2022, resulting in losses of more than RM3 million.
Fadil said the gang is believed to be active in several states, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak.
The group has around 15 members, and police are tracking down the remaining individuals, he said.
