Kedah cops facing hard time keeping people from leaving temporary enhanced MCO area, says state's top cop


By G.C.TAN

ALOR SETAR: Despite eight roadblocks set up on all main access roads to Napoh, police are having a hard time keeping people from leaving town because of the many trails and dirt roads in the area.

Kedah Police Chief Comm Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said,"The eight roadblocks were set up at main access roads in Kubang Pasu to stop outsiders from getting in and to ensure no one comes out.

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