JOHOR BARU: Johor police have hit out in opposition to those that unfold faux messages on social media claiming that “tons of of thieves” on bikes are preying on vacationers who enter the state.
State police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay mentioned a WhatsApp message had gone viral, warning Singaporeans to not go to Johor Baru as soon as the border reopens as there will probably be tons of of thieves on bikes ready exterior procuring malls to rob them.
He mentioned Johor’s crime index had proven a downward pattern of 39.67% or 2,610 from Jan 1 till Nov 23.
“We recorded a drop of 41.37% in property crimes and 32.21% in lower violent crimes.
“Snatch theft circumstances in Johor additionally confirmed a drop of 77.64% and a 51.05% in drop bike thefts in comparison with final yr.
“Total, the crime scenario in Johor is underneath management and the crime index price is on a downward pattern,” he mentioned.
Comm Ayob mentioned police would proceed aggressively combating crime in Johor to make sure that the state was secure.
“We won’t hesitate to take strict actions in opposition to irresponsible individuals who unfold faux information and false info,” he mentioned.
