Johor bahru: A total of 968 summonses were issued by the Johor police to motorists for various traffic offences during Op Lancar carried out since yesterday in conjunction with the Deepavali celebrations. State police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad disclosed that 26 motorists, aged 15 to 46, were detained, including for drug offences, and 165 motorcycles and five cars were seized.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the summonses were issued for offences which included dangerous driving, driving or riding without a valid licence, and illegal modification of vehicles. Ab Rahaman Arsad shared these details at a press conference held at the Johor Causeway.

He further explained that a total of 5,000 vehicles, including 2,244 motorcycles and 2,181 cars, were inspected during the operation. The extensive operation involved the mobilization of 1,238 police officers who intensified patrols and enforcement measures, particularly for Op Lancar, which will continue until Wednesday in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration.

The operation was a collaborative effort involving various agencies, including the Road Transport Department, the Department of Environment, local government authorities, the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), and the Malaysian Volunteers Department (RELA).