PETALING JAYA: Police have issued a total of 12,437 summonses in traffic operations nationwide conducted on New Year's Eve until early Thursday (Jan 1).
Bukit Aman's Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said 390 vehicles were seized while 25 individuals were detained for further action under various legal provisions, including the Road Transport Act 1987.
"A total of 20 individuals were detained under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, three under the Penal Code and another three under other laws," he said in a statement on Thursday.
He said the operation was conducted to ensure public safety, public order and smooth traffic flow in conjunction with New Year's Eve celebrations.
"A total of 327 senior police officers and 2,460 personnel were deployed throughout the operation with the cooperation of other agencies, including the Road Transport Department (JPJ)," he added.
Comm Mohd Yusri said that all personnel were stationed at 240 deployment locations, including roadblocks, preventive patrols and static duties at public gathering hotspots such as city centres, recreational areas and main routes.
"We also appreciate the public for the cooperation extended throughout the operation.
"We advise road users to continue adhering to traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving and always prioritise their safety as well as that of other road users," he said.
