141 vehicles inspected, 10 summonses issued in Mukah crime prevention operation
A car undergoing a thorough check during the integrated crime prevention operation that lasted until 2am on Thursday morning.
MUKAH (May 24): A total of 141 vehicles were inspected and 10 traffic summonses were issued during a crime prevention operation conducted by Mukah District Police (IPD Mukah) recently.
The integrated operation, known as Op Bersepadu Cegah Jenayah, was carried out from 9pm on May 21 until 2am on Thursday (May 22), focusing on areas under the jurisdiction of the Selangau Police Station.
Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the operation involved 17 officers and personnel from various divisions.
'The objective of this operation was to curb criminal activities such as vehicle theft, house break-ins and cable theft,' he said when contacted today.
He said that the operation utilised several approaches including roadblocks, surprise inspections on suspicious vehicles, and mobile patrols.
'During the operation, 141 vehicles of various types were checked, resulting in the issuance of 10 traffic summonses for various offences,' he added.
Muhamad Rizal stressed that such operations will continue to be held from time to time to enhance community safety and deter crime. lead Op Bersepadu traffic summonses vehicle inspection
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