KUCHING: Sesco carried out its second state-wide meter inspection last week in its bid to fight power theft.

Altogether, the operation covered two cities and 12 towns from Lundu all the way to Lawas.

According to a press statement issued by Sarawak Energy Berhad yesterday, the operation was additional to the meter inspection programme they normally carried out.

“A total of 275 personnel were involved and this included 110 SEB Auxiliary Police. The result of the one-week operation revealed that nine per cent of the total meters inspected were tampered.

“As of November 2011, the well planned operation has proven to be successful with losses reduced by 2.01 per cent, which is approximately RM36 million,” the statement revealed.

The statement also acknowledged that the cooperation from the police during the operation had been encouraging and had helped them a lot, especially in handling difficult situations.

Before the state-wide operation, state Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Law Hong Soon visited Sesco’s Sibu office to discuss security and the challenges faced by Sesco in combating power theft.

Among the issues discussed were handling of difficult customers, repeated tampering cases, and lost and burnt meters.

Law advised any customer with lost or burnt meter to lodge a report with the police, following which Sesco would investigate the matter.

The meeting also addressed situations when customers turn aggressive and attempt to intimidate the enforcement team.

Law gave assurance that police would continue to support Sesco in conducting its meter inspection and take action on those who obstruct its operation.

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