JOHOR BARU – Four men were arrested for allegedly rioting and assaulting a policeman carrying out his duties during Op Selamat at KM7 in Jalan Kulai-Kota Tinggi on Sunday.
Kulai district police chief Tok Beng Yeow said the four men aged 23 to 39, believed to be involved in illegal racing, were arrested around the city and in Kulai yesterday.
He said the arrests were made after the policeman lodged a report on the day of the incident at about 3.04pm.
“The policeman lodged a police report alleging assault by a group of motorcyclists while on Op Selamat duty.
“Based on initial investigation, the four men, all locals, admitted to being involved in rioting and illegal racing,” he said in a statement today, adding that three of the suspects have criminal records related to crime and drugs.
All four have been remanded for four days from yesterday for investigations under sections 186 and 147 of the Penal Code. – Bernama, April 26, 2023
