SIBU, July 31 -- Licensed crocodile hunter Jeferry Siew has appealed for public cooperation after roadside crowds gathered along Jalan Oya-Sibu Jaya during a crocodile capture operation on Thursday evening, causing traffic congestion and raising safety concerns.

Siew said many motorists stopped and parked along the roadside to watch the operation, disrupting traffic flow along the busy stretch of road.

He urged the public not to turn such operations into a roadside spectacle, noting that emergency vehicles, including ambulances, had to pass through the area.

"Please cooperate and do not obstruct traffic. There were ambulances passing through earlier. We are trying to help the public, and we do not want our operation to become an issue ...