JOHOR BARU – Inspections on vehicles entering and leaving the country at the Malaysia-Singapore border are routine checks carried out by Johor police, said state police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat.
He said the inspection carried out on vehicles passing through the lorry route to Singapore at Complex B, Sultan Iskandar Building here from 2.30pm to 4.30pm yesterday was led by Johor police’s licensing staff officer.
He was referring to a viralled Whatsapp message with images on the inspection conducted by police yesterday.
“The police team inspected a trailer and a Toyota Hilux four-wheel-drive vehicle, which is a routine check for weapon, ammunition and equipment carried by the two vehicles as stated in the interim licence approval issued by the inspector-general of police.
“They were checked for clearance by the Royal Malaysia Police and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department to enter Singapore after the military exercise with the Malaysia Armed Forces,” he said in a statement today.
According to him, the two vehicles were used to carry firearms for military training in the country.
He advised the public not to easily believe unverified news and to first check the authenticity of any news before spreading or sharing it.
Police will take firm action against irresponsible quarters who spread unauthentic content, rumours or news, he added. – Bernama, July 23, 2022
