Van driver arrested after police chase from Sri Petaling to Cyberjaya

A 41-year-old food delivery rider was detained after leading police on a chase from Sri Petaling to Cyberjaya, colliding with several vehicles along the way. The suspect, driving a Nissan Vanette, was initially seen using his mobile phone at a traffic junction in Sri Petaling around 1.20pm yesterday. When two policemen in a patrol vehicle attempted to stop him, the driver made a U-turn and sped away, triggering a pursuit.

The chase continued towards the Maju Expressway before the suspect was eventually intercepted in Cyberjaya. During the pursuit, the van collided with multiple vehicles, causing traffic congestion and triggering the activation of emergency lights on police vehicles. CCTV footage and social media videos showed the pursuit and the aftermath.

A search of the vehicle did not uncover any prohibited items, but a preliminary urine screening test on the suspect returned a positive result for methamphetamine. The suspect had a prior criminal record involving four narcotics offences. Police seized the Nissan Vanette and are investigating the case under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant. The suspect is expected to be remanded in custody today.