LAHAD DATU: Police arrested a local man suspected of involvement in illegal racing activity at the traffic lights near Lahad Datu Airport on Dec 21.
District Police Chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said the 21-year-old was caught doing the act in a video that went viral on social media.
He said the video showed the suspect had run a red light before crashing into a four-wheel-drive (4WD). His reckless behaviour endangered his life as well as other road users.
“Acting on information, police have detained the suspect at 4.15pm at his residence in Felda Sahabat.
The suspect was taken to Lahad Datu Police Headquarters for further investigation under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Dzulbaharin urged those who witnessed the incident to contact Insp. Humaidi Harun at 089-881255 or go to the nearest police station to assist in investigation.
He also reminded the public, especially parents, to monitor their children to prevent them from being involved in unhealthy or illegal activities, and road users to always comply with the laws.
