Kuala muda: The 'Mat Tok Gang', which has been active in house break-ins in the Kuala Muda district since April, has been busted with the arrest of four men, including its leader. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the suspects, aged between 28 and 40, were arrested during Ops Pintu/Ops Lejang on Sept 9 at several locations in the district, solving nine house break-in cases in Taman Delima and Taman Arked.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Mat Tok Gang is led by a 31-year-old man who operates with three accomplices, while two other suspects, known as Nizam and Jat Chai, are still at large. Hanyan Ramlan stated at a press conference at the Kuala Muda District Police Headquarters that the gang targeted unoccupied houses and stole valuables, including high-value vehicles such as motorcycles. Items seized during the operation included a drone, a motorcycle, a camera, a washing machine, and three watches worth an estimated RM30,000.

Checks revealed that all four suspects had prior records for drug and criminal offences and tested positive for drugs. The suspects are being investigated under Sections 457 and 379A of the Penal Code for suspected involvement in house break-ins and motorcycle theft. They have been remanded until Sunday.

Hanyan added that further investigations are ongoing, including efforts to trace items they may have sold to other individuals. He urged victims who have yet to come forward to assist in the investigation.