PETALING JAYA: Violations of the standard operating procedures (SOP) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) continue unabated.
Another 584 individuals were arrested today for failing to wear a face mask and disregarding the need for social distancing.
The craving for another round of drinks led 292 individuals into the arms of the law for patronising pubs and nightclubs.
Businesses were equally guilty. Six operators were picked up for keeping their premises open to customers beyond the mandated closing hour.
In a statement issued today, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix) said 568 of those arrested were issued with compounds and the remaining 16 have been remanded.
Apart from that, 65 foreigners who did not have proper documents were arrested under Ops Benteng.
Among them were three suspect smugglers and three skippers.
Twenty-seven of them were arrested in Johor for attempting to leave the country illegally.
In Kelantan, a local man was reprimanded for involvement in smuggling activities.
The arrests were made at 81 road blocks set up by police.
Ismail Sabri said that during the operation, 12,227 personnel from 2,713 task force teams inspected a total of 57,117 premises across the country.
The inspections were carried out at 3,838 supermarkets, 5,022 restaurants, 1,363 hawkers centres, 1,029 factories, 3,541 bank premises and 3,541 government offices.
The teams also monitored 1,052 land, 205 sea and 88 air transport terminals.
So far, 29,748 returnees from abroad have been placed in 73 hotels and eight other premises. Out of the total, 9,517 individuals have been quarantined, 71 have been sent to hospitals for treatment and 20,160 individuals were allowed to return home.
Ismail Sabri also said that enforcement officers from the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry had monitored the supply of 12 types of essentials at 708 premises, including 506 retailers, 172 wholesalers and 30 manufacturers.
“The supply of essential goods is sufficient to meet the needs of the country,” he said.
