Joint operation by JPJ, DoE, narcotics division has issued 967 summonses, seized 29 vehicles in KL
A joint operation held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday saw a total of 967 summonses issued and 29 vehicles seized out of a total of 2,397 vehicles checked during the operation, it was reported. Star.
The operation was reportedly led by the JSPT and conducted in coordination with the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division, the Department of Land Transportation (JPJ), and the Department of Environment (DOE).
The event was held at various locations in the city, including Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Bangsar, from 11am on Saturday to 5am on Sunday. “A total of eight people were arrested after testing positive for drugs while 13 others were arrested for drunk driving,” said deputy city police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob.
The main goal of the operation is to ensure that riders are following traffic regulations, Azry said. When testing exhaust noise levels, the DOE found that some motorcycles had been illegally modified, he added. “This will be done weekly after complaints from the public about loud exhausts and dangerous stunts performed by some road users,” the deputy chief said.
“Anyone performing dangerous stunts on the road will be arrested and prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act 1987,” Azry said, reminding people to follow the instructions of the authorities, including stopping at roadblocks.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Car.
