| Fizah HAB |
THE Traffic Control and Investigation Department (JSKLL) of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) together with several enforcement agencies conducted a series of joint operations throughout the country’s four districts from March 22 to March 31, where 351 offences were recorded.
The operation, dubbed ‘Operasi Sepadu’, recorded a total of 265 compound offences issued by the RBPF, 32 offences under the Royal Customs and Excise Department Act, 26 offences under the Land Transport Department Act, seven offences under the Narcotics Control Bureau Act, and 21 offences under the Religious Enforcement Section.
‘Operasi Sepadu’ was led by Acting Head of Operation and Enforcement Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Hamri Aslan bin Haji Abu Hanafiah and Head of Enforcement Unit, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Pengiran Omar Ali bin Pengiran Haji Manshor.
A total of 178 officers from the RBPF, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Land Transport Department (JPD), and the Religious Enforcement Division (BPU) were involved.
In an interview with the Bulletin, ASP Pengiran Omar Ali explained that the joint operation was carried out to raise awareness on crime, combat various criminal activities in the country and ensure road users comply with the rules and regulations.
It was also conducted to reduce road traffic offences and accidents. “The department will continue to conduct such operations and roadblocks as part of its efforts to raise awareness on and reduce road accidents and damage to property,” he said.
The JSKLL advised members of the public to always comply with the traffic laws to avoid action being taken against them.
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