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ALOR STAR – A social media influencer, said to be a motoring icon, was among 284 individuals arrested in a police operation dubbed Op Samseng Jalanan on Jalan Pegawai here.
Kota Setar police chief Ahmad Shukri Mat Akhir said these individuals, comprising 281 men and three women – including 10 underage youths – were detained in the operation from 11pm yesterday to 3am this morning.
“The influencer, 23, was a spectator of illegal motoring activities. A total of 50 motorcycles were seized. All the individuals were released on police bail,” he said at a press conference today.
Shukri said 198 summonses were issued for various offences, including non-possession of driving licence, illegal motorcycle modifications, no side mirrors, no insurance, expired road tax and expired licences. – Bernama, June 29, 2023