Man and half-naked woman held in operation

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TAWAU: A man and a woman whom he claimed is his second wife were among the couples caught during an operation here on Tuesday.

Sabah Islamic Affairs Department (JHEAINS) officers decided to haul the couple in after the woman was found half naked hiding under a bed of a lodging house in town.

During the operation, two Muslim couples were caught for close proximity. Several transvestites were also rounded up and five other foreigners who did not possess identification documents were apprehended.

The detainees aged between 17 and in their 30 were roped from entertainment premises, lodging houses and low budget hotels.

Tawau Municipal Council (TMC) operation chief Azinun Sanarul said the operation from 10pm to 2am was carried out jointly with the police to curb vice, immoral and criminal activities.

During the operation, an entertainment spot was ordered closed for violating the licence and several equipment were confiscated.

“We want people, including businessmen, to realize that all regulations must be observed. If they refuse, they face legal action,” he said.

Azinun also said the council together with the Fishery Department checked the fish market following complaints that bombed fish were sold there. However, they did not find any such kind of fish.

“Actually, we have received numerous complaints on this. We hope the community will cooperate and channel the information on sales of bombed fish,” he said.