Cheras: 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 (CID) acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that intelligence revealed both suspects were identifying a new target when police confronted them at 3:45 am.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the suspects were travelling in a white Honda Civic, believed to be stolen in Subang Jaya in 2023. As police attempted to intercept the vehicle, a shootout ensued, resulting in both suspects being killed at the scene. Police reported finding various housebreaking tools, a quantity of drugs, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol in the vehicle.

Investigations showed that the two men were believed to be involved in 50 cases of housebreaking and armed robbery, as well as drug-related activities since 2022, causing losses exceeding RM3 million. The gang is believed to have been actively operating in several states, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak.

Datuk Fadil Marsus added that the group has around 15 members, and police are actively tracking down the remaining individuals.