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Lawas District Police Chief DSP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said 15 investigation papers had been opened on these cases.
"The investigation papers relating to these gambling cases have been submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor in Miri for the prosecution process in court," he said in a media statement today.
On the claim of drug abuse which is said to be rampant in schools in Lawas, he said the Lawas narcotics police had investigated the rumour which were spread on the social media.
"We have met the school authorities in Lawas, but so far, there is no proof or solid evidence," he said.
He warned that stern action would be taken against anyone spreading false news on the alleged drug abuse in schools as it could jeopardise the credibility of education in the country.
"The public should not easily believe these accusations as they will affect educational institutions," he added.
In general, he said, the problem of drug abuse in Lawas was still under control and not worrying.
He also denied the claim of drug smuggling along the borders.
Lawas in Limbang, is a small town located along the border of Sabah and Brunei, and is almost five hours by land route from Miri. — Bernama
computers and machines valued at more than RM700,000 used for online gambling in Lawas, Limbang during the first seven months of this year. Lawas District Police Chief DSP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said 15 investigation papers had been opened on these cases. "The investigation papers relating to these gambling cases have been submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor in Miri for the prosecution process in court," he said in a media statement today. On the claim of drug abuse which is said to be rampant in schools in Lawas, he said the Lawas narcotics police had investigated the rumour which were spread on the social media. "We have met the school authorities in Lawas, but so far, there is no proof or solid evidence," he said. He warned that stern action would be taken against anyone spreading false news on the alleged drug abuse in schools as it could jeopardise the credibility of education in the country. "The public should not easily believe these accusations as they will affect educational institutions," he added. In general, he said, the problem of drug abuse in Lawas was still under control and not worrying. He also denied the claim of drug smuggling along the borders. Lawas in Limbang, is a small town located along the border of Sabah and Brunei, and is almost five hours by land route from Miri. — Bernama
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