Petaling Jaya, 25th April 2022 - Police have cautioned that Malaysia's transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19 may bring back an unwanted problem the return of the much-dreaded mat rempit.
According to statistics from the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, a total of 632 offenders were arrested and 9,117 summonses issued as a result of the "Op Samseng Jalanan" this year.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Deputy Director I, DCP Dato' Mohd Nadzri Hussain said 399 operations had been conducted and 967 vehicles have been impounded.
"This was done between January and March and reflects our commitment to combat street gangsterism at the grassroots."
He said the shift into the endemic phase may contribute to an increase in such activities, where motorcycle groups engage in illegal acts.
He said 1,125 operations were carried out in 2020, with 2,878 offenders arrested, 20,603 summonses issued and 2,694 vehicles seized.
In 2021, 1,569 operations were conducted, with 2,560 arrests, 24,481 summonses issued and 3,370 vehicles impounded.
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