Eighteen Nabbed In Anti-Vice Op
By Husin Ismail

Bandar Seri Begawan - In a joint operation by several Brunei's law-enforcement agencies, 18 people last Saturday night were apprehended on drug offences and violating the customs and immigration laws. Some 90 officers from the Royal Brunei Police Force, the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Royal Customs and Excise, and the Immigration's Law Enforcement Section took part in the raids at various villages in Kampong Ayer, which began at midnight.

The 18 people were detained for questioning, including two locals who were caught for drug abuse. The rest failed to produce legal travel documents and working permits. Three were later released on bail.

The three-hour operation codenamed "Operasi Bersepadu", targeted nine residential areas in Kampong Ayer.

The operation, the first to be carried out in Kampong Ayer this year, is part of the law enforcement agencies' ongoing campaign to enforce and uphold the sultanate's laws and regulations and to thwart illegal activities, which threatened the security of the nation.

However, it looked as if the people in the area had got whiff of the raids as many of the houses raided were vacant when the officers came.

One of the officers told The Brunei Times that these elements were probably aware of the impending action or must be very closely following the authorities' movement. "We'll get them next time," said the officer, who wished to remain anonymous.

"We are always on the watch for any immoral activity in the country and our operation this evening was only a small part of our efforts to enforce the law and curb the growth of social evils," said a police spokesperson.

"There will be more such operations as we want to gradually minimise the unhealthy activities and generate social awareness amongst members of the community." -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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