Malaysian police conduct street gang operations in Tawau and Miri

Police in Malaysia have conducted ‘Street Gang Operations’ in Tawau and Miri to curb illegal road activities and maintain public order.

In Tawau, the District Police Headquarters inspected 80 vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, and trucks. The operation resulted in 14 summonses for various offenses such as illegal exhaust modifications, lack of side mirrors, and driving without a valid license. Two vehicles, a Fairlady car and a four-wheel drive, were seized and handed over to the Road Transport Department for further action.

In Miri, authorities issued 55 summonses following inspections of motorcycles and individuals across multiple locations. Common violations included riding without a license, structural modifications to motorcycles, and noisy exhaust systems. Seven motorcycles were seized under the Road Transport Act 1987. Police emphasized that they will not tolerate street gang activities that endanger road users.