The entertainment center operates over time of raids

MIRI, Oct. 18: An entertainment center at Centrepoint Commercial Centre, Phase 2, Main Street, here, was raided by police after being found operating beyond the time limit set in the license, early yesterday morning.

Miri Regional Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the search was carried out at about 2.50 am by a police team from the Miri Regional Police Headquarters (IPD) after the premises were found to be still operating beyond the allowed time, i.e. until 2.30 am daily.

"During the operation, a 22-year-old local man who was working as an office counter guard was arrested.

"Police also seized several audio devices used for entertainment activities for investigative purposes under Section 24 of the Entertainment Ordinance 2001", he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, he said customers inside the premises were also being tested for urine filters by Miri's Local Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (BSJND).

"The suspect has been detained for four days until October 20 to assist with the investigation.

"If convicted, the individual can be fined up to RM20,000 or imprisoned for a maximum of five years or both", he said.

He stressed that the police will not compromise on entertainment property owners who violate license terms and will take strict action according to law. -TVS