22 suits were filed in the Unified Op at Miri.

MIRI, Oct. 18: A total of 22 lawsuits were filed for various traffic offences, while a man was arrested after testing positive for drugs in the Integrated Op around the city.

Miri Regional Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the operation was conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division along with the Narcotics Investigation Division of IPD Miri from 11pm to 3.30am today.

"Operations are concentrated in the areas of Bandar Miri, Taman Tunku, Piasau Jaya, Senadin and Tudan to prevent traffic jams that could interfere with traffic flow and public order.

"During the operation, 23 men and two women were examined, including 18 motorcycles and two cars", he said in a statement today.

He said, as a result of the inspection, 22 suits were dismissed for various offenses, including driving without a driver's license, modification of motorcycle structure and noise-inducing exhaust.

"Other errors detected include no side mirrors, absence of registration numbers and non-specific use of registration numbers.

"In the same operation, an individual was also detained under Section 15 (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 after testing positive for drugs", he said.

Mohd Farhan stressed that the police will not compromise on individuals involved in street traffic activity because it could endanger themselves and other road users.