Cops chase van driver high on meth from KL to Cyberjaya

Yesterday afternoon, police apprehended a 41-year-old van driver who had engaged in a 25km pursuit from Kuala Lumpur to Cyberjaya. The incident occurred around 1.20pm near Jalan Merah Silu in Sri Petaling, according to Brickfields police chief Hoo Chang Hook. The driver, a food deliveryman, was allegedly using his phone while driving and refused to stop when ordered by patrol officers. In response, the officers gave chase as the suspect made a U-turn and fled through the Maju Expressway.

Hoo reported that the pursuit concluded along Persiaran APEC in Cyberjaya, where the van collided with several other vehicles. Although no illegal substances were found in the van, a urine test revealed that the driver had tested positive for methamphetamine. Hoo explained that the suspect had a prior criminal history involving four cases, including drug offences, and the van has been seized for further investigation.

The police are currently seeking the owner of the vehicle to aid in the investigation under Section 186 of the Penal Code, which pertains to obstructing public servants from performing their duties. Hoo anticipates that the suspect will be remanded for several days, starting from today.