Johor Cops Refute Crime Is Up After Singapore Border Reopened

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The Johor police have refuted claims of an increase in crime after the reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border, as the crime index is under control with no increase noted.
Johor Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Shahurinain Jais said his team, through Operasi Lejang, which was implemented in the state on March 27, had successfully reduced the crime rate.
He said, so far, 526 inspections had been conducted which led to the arrest of 30 individuals involved in vehicle thefts, as well as the seizure of 24 vehicles.
"We have detected a fake statement on social media regarding the possible increase in crime after the Malaysia-Singapore border reopening. Johor police would like to confirm that the statement is false.
“The public is advised not to easily believe anything that is transmitted and check the authenticity of the information first," he said in a statement today.
The country entered the transition to the endemic phase beginning April 1 with some leeway granted, including the opening of national borders.
Business premises were also allowed to operate according to the duration stated in their respective business licences.
Macau scam
Meanwhile, Johor Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief ACP Amran Md Jusin in a separate statement said Macau scam cases have increased.
The scam, involving the impersonation of government officials, showed a significant increase this year compared to last year, with a total loss of RM9.56 million as of yesterday.
Amran said the total losses were recorded from 209 cases which were from Jan 1 this year until yesterday.
Road bully operation
In a statement, Johor Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department chief Supt M Kumarasan said his team issued 2,350 summonses on various traffic offences.
This followed inspections on 10,035 vehicles, including 3,723 motorcycles in Operasi Khas Samseng Jalanan, he said.
"A total of 12,815 individuals and 10,035 vehicles were inspected with 208 vehicles seized under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987," he said.
He added that a week-long operation began on April 9 throughout Johor to address the growing issue of ''mat rempit" in the state.
Kumarasan said in the operation, 39 males and three females, aged between 14 and 53, were arrested for various offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 and the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
All suspects were handed over to the respective district police headquarters for further action, he said.
- Bernama

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