Putrajaya, 2nd July 2021 - Drones and helicopters will be deployed during the Op Patuh mass crackdown on non-compliance of Covid-19 standard operating procedure, says the Home Ministry.

Its minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said this was one way to ensure rule-breakers do not evade detection during its large-scale enforcement operations around the country, which starts today.

"We will begin the massive scale Op Patuh that will be carried out across the country. It is an integrated crackdown involving multiple agencies and ministries such as the Police, the Fire and Rescue Department, and the Immigration Department.

"This operation will involve a more drastic strategy, not just through stringent inspections and more thorough monitoring, but we are also using strategic assets such as helicopters, drones and roadblocks.

"On top of the normal existing 'static' roadblocks, there will also be mobile roadblocks that will be placed at random locations.

"You will see the Fire and Rescue Department flying their helicopters at the areas we have identified.

"As usual, during operations (such as this), you enter the front door but some people escape through the back door.

"So, this asset deployment will tighten our strategies," Hamzah told a press conference after chairing a meeting on Op Patuh.

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