SARATOK, Dec. 17 -- A multi-agency operation to control the crocodile population along Batang Krian has captured a 15-foot (4.572-metre) male crocodile in Kampung Kupang.

Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the operation is being jointly carried out by the Saratok District Police Headquarters, Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Civil Defence Force (APM), and People's Volunteer Corps (Rela).

"The operation will run from December 14 to 23 focusing on Kampung Kupang and the upper reaches of Batang Krian to monitor and control crocodile activity for public safety," he said in a statement.

Mathew said the crocodile was caught around 4pm on Tuesday after residents from a nearby longhouse alerted ...