Seberang jaya: The Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), together with its Penang counterpart, conducted a raid around Seberang Jaya, a known hotspot for illegal motorcycle racing by ‘mat rempit’, particularly on weekends, last night. The operation, which began at 11 pm, was codenamed ‘Op Motosikal’.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bukit Aman JSPT Deputy Director (Enforcement/Traffic Control/Summons Management), DCP Mohd Rozi Jidin, who led the operation, stated that as of 9 am today, more than 350 motorcyclists had been stopped for inspection, and over 250 summonses were issued for various offences. He mentioned that all the riders and the motorcycles were taken to the Seberang Jaya Police Station for further action, including urine screening.

Mohd Rozi highlighted that the operation aims to raise awareness among teenagers who frequently use this area as their racing circuit. He noted that some had accumulated as many as five to seven summonses for offences like riding without a licence and using motorcycles that do not meet specifications. Alarmingly, youths as young as 15 were also involved.

Commenting further, Mohd Rozi expressed concern over the growing involvement of teenagers in illegal racing, noting that some had been arrested multiple times but still did not take the matter seriously. He emphasized the importance of continuous enforcement efforts and raising public awareness to help curb such activities and protect the safety of other road users.

Mohd Rozi added that, so far, the police had not received any information indicating the presence of organisers or syndicates behind the illegal racing activities, though intelligence efforts were still ongoing. He stressed that the police would not hesitate to take firm action should they uncover any syndicate or individuals involved in coordinating these activities.