KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Authorities have taken action against unauthorised photographers operating around the KLCC and Saloma Link areas, seizing equipment and issuing multiple compounds and court notices in a joint operation on Monday.

The multi-agency operation, dubbed "Op Lens," was carried out by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Immigration Department, and the National Registration Department.

In a statement, DBKL confirmed it issued four compound notices for operating without a licence, seized four sets of photography equipment, and served two notices for individuals to appear in court.

According to the statement, the operation targets "street touts" providing unauthorised...