KANGAR: Perlis police have resolved 262 out of the 290 crime index cases reported between January and October this year, demonstrating the efficiency of the state’s police force in making arrests and conducting investigations. State police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim highlighted that the solved cases have been brought to court, marking an impressive resolution rate of around 90 percent for the year.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, most crimes in Perlis are addressed within 24 hours. Swift action by the Criminal Investigation Department and other related departments plays a crucial role in identifying and apprehending suspects for prosecution. This efficiency reflects the strong commitment of all officers and personnel. With 90 percent of cases resolved before year-end, there is optimism that all crime index cases will be closed by then, as stated during a media session at the Perlis Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) marking Muhammad’s one-year service as State police chief.
Muhammad, who assumed h
is position on November 1, 2023, noted that theft, including various types, was the most reported crime index case from January to October, with 125 incidents. The police have successfully resolved 118 of these cases. In efforts to improve border security, he also proposed constructing a wall along the Perlis border to replace the aging, 30-year-old fences, aiming to enhance border control and curb smuggling.
He suggested building the wall to a suitable height in key areas, equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras for enhanced monitoring. This initiative would allow for the redeployment of General Operations Force (PGA) personnel to focus on hotspots instead of monitoring the entire 106-kilometre Perlis border, including 45 kilometres of unfenced areas where patrols are conducted on foot.
While illegal entries occur through damaged sections of the fence, swift action by PGA teams has helped reduce these cases despite hotspot areas. Muhammad commended
the PGA for their commitment over the past year, which has led to numerous interceptions of border breaches, securing damaged or cut fence sections, and bringing offenders to court.
