KANGAR: A total of 15,000 vehicles are expected to enter Kangar in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration, says district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop.

       "We have held an integrated operation in conjunction with 'Op Selamat 18' from April 29 to May 8 by setting up eight teams to ensure the smooth flow of traffic in Kangar," he told reporters after inspecting a roadblock here on Saturday (April 30) night.

       Yusharifuddin said policemen had been mobilised in several areas including the Jubli Emas roundabout, Jalan Raja Syed Alwi, Jalan Kampung Bakau, Jalan Penjara, areas near Giant supermarket, Kuala Perlis Jetty and Kuala Perlis coastal roads.

       He added the police had also launched the 'Op Khas Aidilfitri' to prevent house break-ins during the festive season. - Bernama