195 underaged teens detained in raid at KL nightspot

Police in Kuala Lumpur have detained 195 underaged teenagers and the manager of an unlicensed entertainment outlet in a raid conducted after midnight last night. The teenagers, comprising 93 local males, 61 local females, 16 foreign males, and 25 foreign females, were found to have entered the premises without a licence. The manager is currently under investigation for allowing underage patrons into the venue, violating Section 29(2) of the Entertainment (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) Regulations 1993.

All those detained, aged between 18 and 64, were taken to the Dang Wangi police headquarters for summonses, documentation, and further investigation. Preliminary urine screening found one adult male patron positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. The police operation is part of their commitment to ensuring public safety and wellbeing, with intensified enforcement action expected to curb illegal activities.

The public is urged to report any criminal activities through designated channels, including the Kuala Lumpur police hotline and local police stations.

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