Two commercial drivers, a timber lorry and a taxi driver were arrested after they tested positive for drugs at the Gombak toll plaza.
kuala lumpur: Two persons, a timber lorry driver and a taxi driver, were arrested after they tested positive for drugs during an integrated drug operation at the Gombak Toll Plaza here today.
Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Road Transport Department (JPJ WPKL) director Hamidi Adam said the two drivers, aged 31 and 41, were detained by the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA) after failing a preliminary urine screening test.
“They have tested positive for drugs, specifically methamphetamine and marijuana. If intoxication is confirmed, JPJ will take action to suspend the licenses of both drivers under Section 36 of the Road Transport Act 1987,” he said in a statement.
Earlier, the integrated operation comprising 59 members from various agencies focused on inspecting commercial vehicle drivers to ensure that they complied with the law and were free from drug abuse.
Hamidi said that during the operation, 228 commercial vehicles were inspected, as well as 75 notices issued for various traffic offences, and a stop-and-go bus was also seized for further action.
He said the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), which participated in the operation, also inspected 36 tourist vehicles and detected one case of failure to use the tour guide service.
The offense is being investigated under the Tourism Industry Regulations 1992, which can result in a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment of up to five years or both if found guilty.
Hamidi reminded transport companies to monitor and ensure that their hired drivers are free from the influence of drugs or they will face strict legal action if they fail to comply with license conditions.
