Crime & Courts

Crackdown on vehicle offences: 171 motorcycles, 63 cars impounded

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 619 summonses were issued during an integrated operation by the Federal Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department with the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department.

Among these, 171 motorcycles and 63 cars were impounded for offences linked to altering vehicle structures, particularly exhaust systems, with strict orders to restore them to their original specifications.

During this joint operation, 13 men aged between 23 and 53 were apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Additionally, two individuals aged 19 and 21 were arrested for falsifying vehicle registration numbers, while 10 others, aged 19 to 35, found in violation of Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, were detained for further investigation at their respective District Police headquarters.

It is noted that this crackdown will be ramped up over the weekend to deter and combat hazardous activities, prioritising the safety of road users.

For any inquiries, the public can reach out to the Traffic Police Station (JSPT), located on Jalan Tun H.S Lee at 03-2071 9999 or contact the Kuala Lumpur JSPT Hotline at 03-20260267/69, or simply visit any nearby police station.

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