POLICE will be conducting an operation dubbed Op Lancar on April 18 and 19 to ensure smooth traffic flow ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said all police machinery would be mobilised, in addition to seeking Rela assistance.

“The machinery will be mobilised holistically and systematically to ease traffic congestion on highways and state and municipal roads,” he said in a statement today.

Acryl Sani said police would also launch the 20th Op Selamat from April 20 to 27 to ensure the comfort of the people celebrating Aidilfitri.

The main focus of the operation is to ensure smooth traffic flow, minimise road accident cases, ensure the safety of property and residential premises and reduce burglaries during the festive season.

“Police will focus on reducing the rate of property crimes such as burglary cases and reducing traffic congestion in residential areas,” he said.

“The Air Operations Force drone unit will also carry out aerial monitoring of hotspots that have been identified and then channel the information to personnel in the field for action.”

He advised road users to keep abreast of the latest traffic information on the official portals and channels of the Malaysian Highway Authority and highway concessionaires, besides using navigation apps to plan their journey to their respective hometowns.

He said the concern of road users to share video recordings or photos of motorists who violate the laws is highly appreciated.

“Police advise all road users to be considerate, always be prudent, careful and focused while driving,” he said. – Bernama, April 15, 2023.