Caught: Five Muslims Over The Border For A Beer 
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Luck has run out for those thirsty Muslims who habitually nip over the border for a "quickie."

Persistent vigilance by relevant authorities helped net at least half a dozen errant Muslims who crossed the borders in search of alcoholic drinks in Sarawak.

Five Muslims who crossed the border near Kuala Lurah control post to Limbang Thursday night to allegedly consume alcohol were caught red handed.

Religious enforcement officers nabbed them in an operation called Operation Aroma (Operasi Semerbak) conducted on the fourth consecutive night, this week.

They will face charges under the Kadhi Court (Ammendment 2001) laws. Officers form the Syariah Affairs Department detected them following a breath analysis to determine alcohol levels.

The operation codenamed 'Operasi Semerbak 4' involving 17 officers was carried-out jointly with the Limau Manis police, led by Inspector Pg. Hj Damit.

The police also caught Muslims who brought-in alcoholic drinks into the country. The two and a half hour operation ended at around 10 pm at time when the immigration control post is closed to public. Those who crossed the border either by car or by foot were being checked during the operations.

Apart from detecting Muslims who crossed the border for a drink, the operation was also targeted on errant drivers who broke traffic offences. The police imposed four drivers with traffic compound fines.

Police are carrying out a relentless campaign to deal against motorists who drive under the influence of liquor. These errant motorists are a potential danger not only to other drivers, passengers but also to other road users, the police pointed out. (Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin)

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