A pregnant woman faced distress after her husband tested positive for methamphetamine at a New Year roadblock in Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: A seven-month pregnant woman faced a distressing situation when police arrested her husband for testing positive for drugs at a roadblock.
The arrest occurred at the Jalan Duta Toll Plaza during a New Year’s Eve operation.
The man, in his 30s, tested positive for methamphetamine and told police peer influence led him to drug use years ago.
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The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department conducted Ops Ambang Tahun Baharu at 240 locations nationwide from 11 pm.
Bukit Aman deputy director DCP Mohd Rozi Jidin said 25 locations were within the federal capital, with operations running simultaneously in all states.
Over 300 officers and 2,000 personnel were involved alongside agencies like the JPJ, AADK, and the Department of Environment.
“The main focus was to manage traffic flow, tackle illegal street racing, and identify drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Mohd Rozi said at a press conference.
In a separate operation, police issued 378 traffic summonses after inspecting 800 motorcycles.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said Ops Samseng Jalanan was conducted at four locations from 2.45 am.
Ninety motorcycles were seized for modifications, with most offenders aged between 15 and 19.
Common violations included driving without a licence and expired road tax or driving licence.
Other issues involved modifications to exhausts, tyres, and faulty brakes.
The operation followed complaints from hotels and residents disturbed by loud motorcycle noise after celebrations. – Bernama
