Police And Authorities Issue 52 Summonses In Sungai Dua Commercial Vehicle Operation

BUTTERWORTH, Oct 30 – A total of 52 traffic summonses were issued during a targeted joint enforcement operation against commercial vehicles at the Sungai Dua Toll Plaza (southbound) in Butterworth, Penang.

The two-hour integrated operation, conducted between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, inspected 151 individuals and 141 vehicles.

Penang Police Chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng confirmed in a statement on Thursday night that police issued 24 summonses for traffic infractions, while the Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 28 summonses along with 10 prohibition-of-use notices mandating comprehensive vehicle re-examinations.

Additionally, one male driver was taken into custody for suspected drug offenses under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 following initial screenings.

The Department of Environment (DOE) participated in the operation, carrying out exhaust emission inspections on six commercial vehicles and issuing a formal notice under Section 48A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974.

Lim stated that the joint operation targeted vehicle overloading and hazardous road violations to enforce compliance among commercial transport operators and safeguard public road safety across Penang.

Inspection Results, Summonses Breakdown, and Agency Enforcement Actions

Key operational statistics and multi-agency enforcement outcomes include:

• Vehicles & Personnel Inspected: 141 commercial vehicles and 151 individuals checked at Sungai Dua Toll Plaza southbound.
• Summonses Issued: 52 total traffic summonses issued (24 by PDRM, 28 by JPJ).
• JPJ & DOE Enforcement: 10 prohibition-of-use notices served by JPJ; 1 Environmental Quality Act notice issued by DOE following emissions testing.
• Drug Arrest: One individual arrested under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

–NMT