SONG – The Song District Police Headquarters (IPD) carried out an integrated crime prevention operation alongside its security omnipresence and engagement programme on 5 May 2026.
The initiative began at 9.00 am and involved a coordinated effort across Song Town to strengthen public safety and build closer ties with the community.
The operation was led by Insp. Kennedy Johnny, Head of the Commercial Crime Investigation Division, supported by 21 junior police officers from various branches.
The programme combined crime prevention measures with community engagement activities, reflecting the police’s dual focus on enforcement and public outreach.
Key objectives included preventing property crime, inspecting suspicious individuals and vehicles, enforcing traffic regulations, and tracking individuals on the wanted list.
Officers also engaged directly with traders and customers in Pekan Song, providing information about the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application, which allows residents to report incidents and lodge complaints more easily.
Leaflets promoting VSP registration were distributed, alongside updates on current commercial crime trends.
Police also highlighted the Hotline CCID Scam Response Centre operated by JSJK Sarawak, encouraging the public to report fraud cases promptly.
Traders were advised to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems to enhance security at their premises.
The operation yielded several outcomes: 48 individuals were checked, 40 vehicles inspected, and six traffic summonses issued.
Three new registrations were recorded for the VSP application, though no new AMANITA Friend registrations or information reports were received. Importantly, no arrests or seizures were made during the exercise.
Song District Police Chief DSP Benedict Faris Bin Jimoy explained that the initiative was part of ongoing efforts to maintain safety through regular patrols, inspections, and continuous police presence.
He noted that the involvement of AMANITA, a community policing initiative, had been well received by traders and residents, who welcomed the police’s proactive approach.
“The presence of PDRM in the field, especially through the involvement of AMANITA, has received a positive response from traders and the local community. The community welcomed the initiatives implemented and hoped that programmes like this would continue from time to time,” he said.
The programme concluded without any criminal complaints or security issues, with all activities conducted smoothly and peacefully.
Police reiterated their commitment to sustaining such operations to reassure the public and strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and the community.
Residents who fall victim to fraud or have relevant information are encouraged to contact the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-2610 1559 or 03-2610 1599.
