An arrested drug offender in the city of Samara

KOTA SAMARAHAN, 9 Oct: A local man was arrested for drug-related offences in the Integrated Crime Prevention Op carried out by Samara City Regional Police Headquarters (IPD) last night.

Samarahan Metropolitan District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the operation that lasted from 8pm to 12 midnight involved a total of 12 officers and police members.

"The operation includes Highway Restriction (SJR), crime prevention patrols in the focal area or 'hotspot', as well as raids and arrests to curb criminal activity and drug abuse.

"During the operation, 55 vehicles and 60 individuals were inspected, while three suits were filed for various traffic offences", he said in a statement today.

He said that in the same operation, police also detained a local man suspected of committing an offence under Section 15 (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

"IPD Kota Samarahan reaffirms its commitment to continue to step up crime prevention and law enforcement operations to ensure public safety and order are always maintained.

"People are also encouraged to cooperate with the police by disseminating information related to criminal activities to help maintain peace and security in local communities", he said. -TVS