Cops ready to deploy more manpower in flood-affected areas

The police are always ready to deploy additional manpower including from Bukit Aman to deal with the flood disaster if the need arises, especially in Johor and Sabah.

However, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the number of police personnel in flood-affected areas is still sufficient at the moment.

If there is a need for more manpower, Acryl Sani said, personnel from the local police contingent headquarters will be deployed first, followed by the federal headquarters in Bukit Aman.

“So far, only Johor and Sabah are still affected by the floods and the number of evacuees is decreasing,” he told reporters after attending a flood briefing at Sri Medan Police Station, Batu Pahat, Johor, today.

Acryl Sani said the police had also received several new boats to be used during patrols and to assist other agencies in evacuating the victims.

“If there is a need for more boats in flood-hit areas, we will apply to the government. However, the assets are still adequate.

“As we can see, the situation in several locations is improving, and we hope there will be no more continuous rains causing floods,” he said.

- Bernama

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