THREE men have been arrested in an operation against drink-driving conducted in Petaling Jaya.

District police chief Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal, in a statement today, said Op Alcohol began at 11pm yesterday and ended at 3am.

“A total of 561 vehicles were checked. Three local men, aged between 39 and 44, were detained for driving under the influence of alcohol.

“They were arrested under Section 45(A)1 of the Road Transport Act.”

Police also issued fines to 51 people during the operation, he said, including 17 for driving without a valid licence.

He said Op Alcohol will be conducted from time to time. – Bernama, August 16, 2020.