Ops against Lahad Datu street thugs
Published on: Monday, May 19, 2025
Published on: Mon, May 19, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Police inspecting a motorcycle and its rider. LAHAD DATU: Police seized three motorcycles and issued 12 summonses in the Ops Samseng Jalanan carried out in several locations here on Saturday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau said, the operation which carried out from 9pm to 4.45am aims to curb street thugs involving motorcyclists.
Advertisement He said some areas have been identified as hotspot including in Jalan Pan Borneo, Bandar Fajar, Bandar Sri Perdana and Jalan Airport. 'Following the operation, 12 summons were issued on various offences including for not having a license, no side mirror, exhaust modification and others. 'A total of 42 individuals and 30 vehicles were inspected resulting in three motorcycles were seized under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987,' he said. According to Jimmy, Police will not compromise against street thugs as it may endanger other road users.
Advertisement Enforcement action will be carried out consistently for the safety of the road users. Jimmy also calls on the people to always comply with the rules and regulations as well as conveying information on such activities to the police. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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