JOHOR BARU – Eight boys aged between 10 and 15 were detained by the police for riding their modified bicycles, commonly known as “basikal lajak”, in a dangerous manner as a group at separate locations last week.
Johor Baru Utara (JBU) deputy police chief Fariz Ammar Abdullah said five of them were caught doing the act in Kg Jaya Sepakat here at about 6.30pm on October 15, while the other three were caught at Jalan Laksamana, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, several hours later.
“During inspections, it was found that the bicycles had been modified and did not follow specifications. Following which, the boys were taken to the traffic branch of the JBU district police headquarters for questioning,” he said in a statement here today.
He said the police then called parents or guardians of the boys concerned to the JBU police headquarters where they were told the dangers of allowing their children to ride modified bicycles.
According to Fariz Ammar, one of the boys – aged 15 – is said to be a “basikal lajak mechanic”.
“Many of his friends go to his house to ask for his help to repair or buy spare parts for their bicycles, and checks by the police at his house found various bicycle components at the premises,” he added.
He said the boys were issued with summons and their bicycles seized by the police. – Bernama, October 21, 2021
