Kota Kinabalu: Five commercial vehicle drivers tested positive for methamphetamine between July 1 and July 6 during an Integrated Anti-Drug Operation conducted by the Sabah Road Transport Department (RTD) with the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and other enforcement agencies.
Sabah RTD Director Datuk Mohd Harris Ali said 60 drivers underwent urine screening during the period, with the operation targeting commercial vehicle drivers to ensure they are free from drug abuse and comply with road traffic laws.
He said drivers confirmed positive for drugs would face action under the relevant laws, with their Competent Driving Licences (CDL) and Vocational Licences (VL) withheld pending AADK investigations, while vocational licences would be suspended for three months under the applicable regulations, adding that companies could also face suspension of their operator licences after court proceedings and an official AADK report.
Mohd Harris said the operation, the first of its kind this year, focused on enforcement stations, bus terminals and major routes involving bus, lorry, public service and goods vehicle drivers, and would continue nationwide with the support of AADK and the police narcotics division.
In a related development, he said the Special Foreign Drivers Operation (Pewa) conducted from June 16 to July 6 inspected 3,941 vehicles, resulting in action against 218 vehicles, the seizure of 28 vehicles and the issuance of 588 summonses, while Tuesday's operation alone inspected 461 vehicles, issued 178 summonses and 12 vehicle inspection directives, with three individuals also detected for drug-related offences.
