KUALA LUMPUR: A birthday bash at a luxury condominium here turned into a birthday bust for a group of revellers when police gatecrashed the party, leading to the arrests of 28 people.

       Kuala Lumpur deputy CID chief Asst Comm Nasri Mansor said 16 men and 12 women aged between 21 and 63 were detained during the raid conducted at about 12.50am yesterday.

       “We also seized a few packets believed to contain ketamine as well as condoms.

       “Seven men and four women tested positive for drugs,” he said at the site of the raid.

       ACP Nasri said police would also issue compound notices to the owner of the residency unit and the agent who arranged for the unit to be rented.

       “The condominium unit is rented for RM300 per night.

       “The partygoers gathered at the unit to celebrate a birthday. They communicated via WhatsApp.

       “The unit has three rooms. The partygoers used one of those rooms to dance to loud music,” ACP Nasri added.

       He reminded the public not to take part in illegal activities such as private parties as it violated the Covid-19 standard operating procedure.

       “Those with information on activities that violate Covid-19 SOP can contact the police.

       “Our ultimate goal is to break the chain of infections,” he said.