Gombak: An express bus driver tested positive for drugs during the Aidiladha special operation, conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (WPKL), at the Gombak Toll Plaza, today. JPJ WPKL director Hamidi Adam stated that initial on-site urine screening confirmed that the male driver, in his 30s, tested positive for morphine.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the driver has been detained under Section 3(1) of the Drug Addicts Act 1983. The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) will submit a full report to the Pathology Department of Kuala Lumpur Hospital for further action. The express bus, originally traveling from Lumut to Kemaman, resumed its journey with a replacement driver.

Hamidi Adam shared this information during a press conference about the operation, which concluded today after its implementation on June 4 at the JPJ Gombak Enforcement Weighing Station. He reported that, as of yesterday, a total of 2,437 notices had been issued for offences involving vehicles and drivers who failed to comply with the regulations outlined in the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and its associated regulations.

The statistics reveal that 33,988 vehicles were inspected over six days, resulting in the impoundment of 26 vehicles, including 23 motorcycles, two cars, and a small lorry. Furthermore, through the JPJ (P) 22 notice issued, 2,559 vehicles and drivers were found to be non-compliant with regulations, including 657 offences related to expired Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM or road tax) and lack of insurance coverage.

Commenting on today's operation, which took place from 1 pm to 7 pm, Hamidi noted that a total of 620 vehicles were inspected, with action taken against 60 of them for various offences. The operation was executed with the participation of 54 members from JPJ WPKL, 10 members from AADK, five representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), and 20 personnel from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT).