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Express bus driver nabbed after testing positive for morphine use
Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said 139 offences had been recorded in the operation so far, with expired road tax making up the bulk at 33 cases. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA : An express bus driver was arrested today for ferrying passengers to Kemaman, Terengganu, while under the influence of morphine.
The man in his 30s was nabbed at the Gombak toll plaza during Op Hari Raya Aidiladha, an operation run by the road transport department (JPJ).
Utusan Malaysia reported that the driver of the bus ferrying passengers from Lumut, Perak, was arrested by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) for further action under Section 3(1) of the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983.
Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the operation, which began at 1pm today, was carried out with the cooperation of the traffic investigation and enforcement department, AADK and the tourism, arts and culture ministry.
He said action had been taken against the drivers of 60 of 620 vehicles inspected so far.
Hamidi said 139 offences had been recorded in the operation so far, with expired road tax making up the bulk at 33 cases, lack of driving licences (28 cases) and lack of insurance (28 cases).
'We also found 15 cars with tinted windows that exceeded the limit, 10 with car registration numbers not following specifications, and various other offences,' he said at the Gombak enforcement station today.
