Over 21,000 summonses issued in Ops Perdagangan

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 21,200 traffic summonses were issued while 109 individuals were detained in an operation codenamed Ops Perdagangan, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

The Inspector-General of Police said that Ops Perdagangan was conducted from Sept 20 until Nov 14.

“The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) also inspected 135,193 vehicles nationwide during the same period.

“I commend them for being proactive in conducting such an operation,” he said in his speech during the Bukit Aman monthly assembly yesterday.

The IGP said a total of 1,078 Ops Perdagangan were conducted by JSPT between January and October this year.

“It is an increase compared with 797 operations conducted during the same period last year,” he said.

Razarudin said the police, through JSPT, are seriously viewing cases of fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles such as lorries and buses.

“The department has been proactive in conducting Ops Perdagangan continuously. Checks on heavy vehicles are important to ensure the drivers and transport companies adhere to regulations and traffic laws,” the IGP said.

Ops Perdagangan had revealed various offences, including overloading and physical defects of vehicles that could lead to accidents, he added.

Razarudin said the police remained committed towards its main task of upholding traffic laws and safety nationwide.

“I have high hopes for the JSPT under the new leadership of Comm Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri to remain consistent in conducting enforcement efforts in line with the Malaysian Traffic Safety Plan 2022-2030.

“The plan involves various ministries and agencies, including the police.

“We will continue to cooperate with relevant agencies to ensure the strategic plan and intervention efforts achieve its goals and reduce fatal accidents in the country,” he said.

Razarudin also praised all police personnel and officers, especially from JSPT, for their efforts in helping the public, going beyond their job scope.

“There are a lot of news and photos being shared on social media showing our traffic police assisting road users including cleaning clogged drains and stagnant water that disrupt traffic.

“I am confident that they were doing it sincerely without hoping for a reward.

“In that context, I would like to remind all in the police force to be mindful that every action, be it good or bad, is in the radar of society,” he said.