Nabil Luqman

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Social

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Genting

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Op Tutup

Three men took just around two minutes to rob a goldsmith at SkyAvenue in Genting Highlands, making off with jewellery and gold bars worth nearly RM1.7 million.
The robbery, which took place at around 11.40am on Aug 17, quickly went viral on social media after videos showed several individuals dressed in black running through the shopping complex. The incident also triggered police roadblocks and security checks around Genting Highlands, causing significant traffic congestion as authorities attempted to track down the suspects.
Three Armed Men Carried Out Two-Minute Heist
Acting Pahang police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said preliminary investigations found that three men had travelled to Genting Highlands in a vehicle before carrying out the robbery.
The suspects were reportedly wearing caps and face masks and were armed with an axe and crowbars or claw hammers.
According to police, the trio managed to complete the robbery in approximately two minutes before fleeing the area.
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&ldquo;All three were then detected heading down from Genting Highlands shortly after the robbery,&rdquo; Azry said.
The suspects reportedly escaped with various jewellery items and gold bars valued at nearly RM1.7 million.
Police Launch Manhunt As Traffic Grinds To A Halt
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Following the robbery, police launched Op Tutup at around noon, with roadblocks and security checks set up along routes leading in and out of Genting Highlands. However, CCTV footage later indicated that the vehicle believed to have been used by the suspects had already passed through a checkpoint before the operation was put in place.
This raised the possibility that the three suspects had already made their way down from the hilltop resort before the wider security operation began. Police have since launched an intensive manhunt involving the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Pahang CID and Bentong district CID, with investigations and intelligence-gathering efforts ongoing.
The operation also caused significant traffic congestion around Genting Highlands, as motorists leaving the resort were reportedly subjected to security checks. Videos shared online showed long queues of vehicles along the roads leading down from the highlands, with some visitors claiming they were stuck in traffic for extended periods.
Several social media users also shared footage of police conducting checks at various points, with some motorists reportedly asked to open their car boots as officers searched for possible leads. The congestion quickly became a major talking point online, with visitors sharing updates on the delays as police worked to track down the suspects.
Social Media Users Question How The Suspects Escaped
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The robbery quickly became a talking point online, with many users questioning how the suspects managed to leave Genting Highlands before the roadblocks were established.
Some joked about the difficulty of navigating the resort and its various roads, while others questioned whether the suspects had carefully planned their escape route.
One viral post claimed that Genting Highlands had been placed under a temporary &ldquo;lockdown&rdquo;, while videos of people running through the shopping complex fuelled further speculation about the incident.
However, authorities have not confirmed claims of a complete lockdown. The confirmed operation involved police checks and roadblocks aimed at tracking down the suspects.
Police Urge Public Not To Speculate
While the robbery has generated significant discussion online, police have urged members of the public not to speculate about the incident or its circumstances.
Authorities are continuing to analyse CCTV footage and gather information as they work to identify and locate the three suspects.
The case remains under investigation, and further details regarding the stolen items, the suspects and their escape are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
For now, the three suspects remain at large, while police continue their manhunt following the nearly RM1.7 million Genting Highlands gold shop robbery.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; various cross-references for context.
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