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Police arrest 12 men following armed brawl in Kota Tinggi
A pre-dawn police operation in Kota Tinggi has resulted in the arrest of 12 men allegedly involved in a violent confrontation. Officers recovered weapons including baseball bats and sticks during the raid.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA TINGGI — Authorities have arrested 12 men following a police operation targeting a brawl that occurred in Taman Kota, with officers recovering weapons from the scene. The raids were conducted in the early morning hours as part of investigations into the violent incident.
Police seized a baseball bat and wooden sticks that were allegedly used during the altercation. The weapons are being held as evidence in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the brawl.
The arrested men are expected to be questioned further regarding their involvement in the incident. Authorities are continuing their investigations to establish the sequence of events that led to the confrontation and to determine if additional individuals were involved.
The operation reflects ongoing police efforts to maintain public order and address street violence in the district. Residents are urged to contact local police should they have information relating to the incident.