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Police detain 11 suspects in gang turf war linked to fatal Shah Alam clash
Eleven local men believed to be members of two organised crime syndicates have been arrested as police investigate a deadly territorial dispute in Shah Alam. The arrests follow violence linked to rival groups competing for control of an area in the Selangor state.
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Police in Selangor have arrested 11 suspects in connection with a fatal clash between two organised crime syndicates fighting over territorial control in Shah Alam. Selangor Police Chief Shazeli Kahar confirmed that the detainees are believed to be members of the rival syndicates and are assisting authorities with the ongoing investigation. The arrests mark a significant development in efforts to curtail gang-related violence in the state, which has seen escalating territorial disputes between organised criminal groups. Authorities have intensified operations targeting illegal syndicates operating in Selangor following increased reports of gang-related incidents. Police said further investigations are underway to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal clash and determine the roles of those detained in the incident.