| James Kon |

FIVE Brunei citizens, a permanent resident and 13 foreigners allegedly involved in cockfighting were detained yesterday.

Personnel of the Gambling Suppression and Anti-Vice Unit and Housebreaking and Car Theft Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department, Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) raided the outside premises of a house in Kampong Jerudong which was covered with thick vegetation, after monitoring the activity.

Live roosters used for cockfighting were seized.

The case is being investigated under section 6(1) of Common Gambling Houses Act Chapter 28 that carries a penalty of BND10,000 and imprisonment of six months. The house owner will be charged with Section 4(a) Common Gambling Houses Act Chapter 28 that carries a penalty of BND20,000 and 12-month imprisonment.

The RBPF will continue to monitor, trace and detect crimes and illegal activities in the country and urged the public to contact the police hotline 993 or any police station to report any suspicious activities.