TAWAU: Two suspects in a 4WD attempted to crash onto a line of civilian vehicles along Jalan Apas on Sunday while trying to flee police but ended up being stuck in a traffic jam.
They rammed into a police car that was pursuing them before being apprehended at a traffic light in Batu 3, Jalan Apas, at 1.45pm.
Tawau Deputy District Police Chief Supt Champin Piuh said the first suspect was identified as a 25-year-old local, while the second was an 18-year-old foreigner.
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“The police also discovered two transparent plastic packets containing crystal-like substances suspected to be syabu (meth) weighing 5.13gms, which were found inside a fabric pouch under the suspects’ 4WD vehicle.
Investigations are being carried out under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Rule 6 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (LN166/59).
Champin said police would not compromise with individuals who act aggressively or defy the law, especially when their actions endanger other road users.
When asked about the owners of the vehicles damaged during the incident, Champin confirmed that all affected individuals had lodged police reports at the District Police Headquarters (IPD), here, primarily for insurance claims.
Earlier, videos showing a black 4WD vehicle crashing into several cars and the subsequent arrest of the suspects at the Batu 3 Jalan Apas traffic light went viral on social media, sparking public concern.
