Massive Raid In Jalan Subok
By Za'im Zaini, Yusrin Junaidi & Azaraimy

Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 150 law enforcers swooped in on a residential area in Jalan Subok Wednesday night in a joint effort to curb growing social ills that allegedly plague the area.

The law enforcers comprised personnel from the Royal Brunei Police Force, Narcotics Control Bureau, Immigration Law Enforcement Section, Religious Enforcement Section, Royal Customs and Excise, Brunei-Muara District Office and Department of Electrical Services.

The operation codenamed "Ops Sedar I", targeted a residential area in Jalan Subok that is inhabited by some 250 people. The operation began at 12.30 midnight and ended at 2.30am.

According to a spokesman from the Royal Brunei Police Force, the aim of the operation was to curb social ills in the area, including loitering late into the night, narcotic activities, illegal drinking and 'khalwat'.

With the presence of the different enforcement agencies, it was hoped that legal jurisdiction for all offences would be completely covered, he added.

Also discovered during the raid were unapproved electrical wirings at the area that might be a fire hazard. Personnel from the Department of Electrical Services said the electrical wirings were not in compliance with regulations.

Several suspects were brought in for auestionine for suspected drug abuse, illegal alcohol consumption, and immigration offences.

The spokesman for the Royal Brunei Police Force hoped that the raid would help eradicate criminal activities in the area and generate social awareness among residents. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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