KUCHING – A joint traffic and narcotics enforcement operation in Kuching led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man after police discovered cannabis during a roadside inspection.
The operation, conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division together with the Narcotic Crimes Investigation Division of the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD), took place on Jalan Setia Raja on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, between 9.30 am and 11.00 am.
Led by a senior officer and supported by 16 personnel, the initiative aimed to ensure compliance with traffic laws and detect commercial drivers operating under the influence of drugs.
During the checks, officers stopped a truck driver and found three packages containing dried leaves, suspected to be cannabis, with a gross weight of 17.50 grams. The items were packed in a brown cross-coloured bag carried by the suspect.
A breath test confirmed the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in cannabis. The suspect was detained under Section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
He was later brought before the Magistrate’s Court, which approved a four-day remand order from 8 to 11 July 2026 to assist police investigations.
In total, 60 individuals and 55 vehicles were inspected during the operation. Officers issued 257 summonses for various traffic offences, underscoring the scale of enforcement carried out within the short timeframe.
Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Anak Chabu stated that the operation reflects the department’s commitment to maintaining road safety and curbing drug abuse among drivers.
He urged the public to comply with traffic regulations, practise moderation while driving, and avoid drug use to safeguard all road users.
The Royal Malaysian Police continue to stress that combined enforcement operations are vital in reducing risks on the road and ensuring that commercial drivers, in particular, uphold safety standards.
The Kuching District Police Headquarters has pledged to maintain regular checks and strengthen collaboration between divisions to address both traffic and narcotics-related offences.
