16 vehicles seized in an integrated operation at Miri

MIRI, 9 Oct: A total of 16 vehicles were seized in a joint operation by the Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) via JPJ Miri Branch along with several law enforcement agencies on Jalan Pujut, en route to the city centre, today.

The operation also saw 501 vehicles inspected, in addition to the National Anti-Doping Agency (AADK) Miri, Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) through JSPT (JSPT) Miri and Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) Miri.

The operation is aimed at improving compliance with road laws, combating drug abuse and ensuring the safety of road users.

According to a statement by JPJ Sarawak, the inspection found that various offences were committed, including not having a driver's license, expiry of driving licence, not wearing a seat belt and vehicle technical faults.

"Of the total number of vehicles inspected, 16 were seized for various offences.

"Of that total, 10 vehicles were seized due to the expiration of their Motor Vehicle License (MV) and insurance, while two others involved extreme vehicle renovations", according to the statement.

The remaining four vehicles were seized for being driven by a foreign citizen driver (PEWA) without a valid driver's license.

All enforcement actions shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law in force.

In the same operation, JSPT Miri issued a total of 57 court notices against road users found guilty.

Meanwhile, AADK Miri conducted a screening on 20 individuals and found seven of them positive for the banned substance.

JIM Miri has detained an individual who was found not to be carrying identification documents for further action under the jurisdiction of the agency.