POLICE raided an entertainment outlet in Jalan PJU 7/3, Petaling Jaya, last night, rounding up 17 people and a number of alcoholic beverages.

Petaling Jaya District police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal in a statement today said the patrons comprised 13 men and four women.

“Initial investigations found that the commission received by the premises owner is RM2,000 a month to conduct the operations, targeting local customers,” he said.

Nik Ezanee said among the offences the outlet was found to have breached were operating without a valid licence, and operating during the conditional movement-control order (CMCO), as well as selling liquor without a licence.

Police also seized 13 bottles of various brands liquor and audio equipment, while all the 17 patrons, as well as the owner of the premises, were slapped with a RM1,000 compound each. – Bernama, December 27, 2020.