Polis tahan lelaki positif dadah dikejar dari Sri Petaling ke Cyberjaya

Policemen pursued a man suspected of drug possession as he fled from Sri Petaling to Cyberjaya yesterday evening. The 41-year-old driver of a Nissan Vanette was initially caught using his mobile phone while driving in Sri Petaling. After refusing to stop, he performed an erratic U-turn and accelerated, prompting police officers to give chase.

The suspect managed to evade the police through Lebuhraya Maju before being apprehended at the APEC Link in Cyberjaya. He had also previously violated several vehicles and caused inconvenience to road users, leading to separate reports by police and traffic officers on the matter, according to Berita Harian. Social media videos showed the van being pursued by police with flashing lights, including one verified through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.

However, initial drug screening tests on the van did not detect any illegal substances, though a preliminary urine test found the driver positive for methamphetamine. The suspect was also known to have four previous drug-related convictions, and his vehicle had been stolen for further investigation. The police are currently searching for the van's registered owner to assist with the ongoing investigation.

The case is being treated under Section 186 of the Criminal Procedure Code due to obstructing public officers from performing their duties. Police expect to make further inquiries against the suspect today.