IN A three-hour operation across the nation, hundreds of enforcement officers from all agencies were out and about in their efforts to safeguard the community from illegal activities during the New Year festivities.
In the operation dubbed "Ops Sepadu" by the Bandar Seri Begawan District Police Headquarters, roadblocks were set up and many were stopped for traffic violations ranging from illegal sun shades to window tints to expired driving licences and passports.
The focus of last night's operation was the Gadong commercial district where many teenagers, especially those in possession of alcoholic beverages, were detained for further questioning and a few illegal gatherings were investigated.
The operations began around midnight where several roadblocks were set up in areas under the BSB District Police Jurisdiction. As of press time, a few cars had already been pulled over and a man was detained for carrying an expired passport. The man, whose employer was called in to verify his situation, was later released.
At the raids that were conducted in Gadong, a few youths were detained for illegal gatherings past midnight in dark and secluded areas. Some of the youths that were detained were underaged and brought in for questioning.
According to ASP Sahri Hj Ahmad, Officer in Command of BSB District Police Station, the operations were more to do with prevention rather than regulation as the objective of the police raids were to ensure that people were safe during the New Year's celebration.
According to ASP Sahri, the suspects that were detained will be furthered questioned and undergo urine and blood tests.
This is due to the suspicious conditions that they were caught in and the need to verify their status, added ASP Sahri.
The operation of BSB District Police was led under the jurisdiction of Snr Supt Mohd Faisal Al-Sufri Hj Adinin, Officer in Command of Police District Brunei Muara.
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