Illegal bike race on Second Link fuelled by RM15,000 in bets, say cops
Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department director Hasbullah Ali says this information was obtained following questioning of the suspects.
Police in Malaysia have uncovered details about an illegal street motorcycle race that took place on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link highway. The incident, which involved blocking traffic and facilitating the race, was fueled by RM15,000 in bets, according to investigators. The viral video showed a group of people obstructing motorists on the highway to enable the race, sparking outrage.
The event is believed to have occurred around 7am on Sunday, taking place between Km33 (Senai toll exit) and Km31 (Johor Premium Outlet exit). Three additional individuals - a jockey and two spectators - have been detained to assist in the ongoing investigation into the incident. This brings the total number of people arrested to 11.
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