More than 500 vehicles attempting to enter Kelantan without interstate travel permit were ordered to turn back yesterday, said state police chief Shafien Mamat.
He said the number was recorded between 12am and 5pm yesterday, at three main entry points to the state, namely, Gua Musang, Pasir Puteh and Jeli.
Apart from not having an interstate permit letter, Shafien said there were also a handful of road users who only produced the permit without verification from any police station.
“These people were unlucky as the police were able to detect the tactic and they were ordered to turn back,” he added.
He was met by reporters after inspecting the control centre for the Mukim Bunut Susu enhanced movement control order (MCO) at Sekolah Kebangsaan Penggu, early this morning. Also present was Pasir Mas district police chief ACP Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir.
Commenting on the enhanced MCO at Mukim Bunut Susu, Shafien said more than 100 personnel from the police, armed forces and the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) and the Civil Defence Force will be on duty to control the three localities in the area which has more than 1,800 residents.
“The enhanced MCO at Mukim Bunut Susu involves three relatively large localities. Personnel involved will be tasked with controlling the movement of the community, including more than 30 backroads.
“The purpose of this enhanced MCO is also to facilitate healthcare personnel to conduct the Covid-19 screening test. If the people cooperate then we can do it quickly and obtain the results. I hope the community here will cooperate to facilitate the matters,” he said.
Kampung Paya Ular, Kampung Tualang and Kampung Bechah Palas in Mukim Bunut Susu are placed under enhanced MCO effective today until May 22.
- Bernama
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