Police, Syariah Affairs Link Up At Kuala Lurah Against Muslim Drinkers
By Azaraimy HH & Hj Minor Absah

Bandar Seri Begawan - Limau Manis and Jerudong police and the Syariah Affairs Department in a joint effort blocked Muslims crossing the border for a drink Tuesday night at the Kuala Lurah Control Post.

However during the operation codenamed "Ops Semerbak 16" two Muslims were held for allegedly drinking alcohol

In a slight change of tactic from the previous operation where a roadblock was conducted to catch Muslims who had crossed the border to get intoxicated, this time around it was decided that prevention was better than detection.

The operation by some 70 policemen and 10 religious officials was conducted in a similar fashion but it was also to prevent Muslims from crossing over the border to obtain alcohol.

Muslims found to have consumed alcohol can be charged under Section 1-7-2 of the Islamic Religious Council Act and Khadi Courts, Chapter 77, 1984 Amendment, where it is an offence for any Muslim to drink or sell and buy alcoholic drinks.

The operation mounted from 7:30pm until 10:30pm was also conducted to nab errant drivers who had committed driving offences, where in the operation several modified cars were caught.

The operation also saw several people arrested; some caught smuggling chicken and others for bringing more than the permitted amount of liquor into the Sultanate.

Cases are still under investigation. However, DSP Hj Hassan, Assistant OCPD of Jerudong Police District, said that there has been a decrease in the number of cases in the face of stronger operations being conducted. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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