Nine lorry drivers, two attendants nabbed for drug use in Kedah


Van Lutam (left), pictured here inspecting a lorry during the operation on Aug 28, says JPJ will take strict measures to promote a culture of road safety. – BERNAMApic

JITRA: Nine lorry drivers and two attendants have been arrested after testing positive for drugs during commercial vehicle special operations conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) at the Jitra Toll Plaza here since Aug 1.

Kedah JPJ director Stien Van Lutam said those arrested, aged between 20 and 50, were locals. The drug tests were conducted by the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK).

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