Johor police nab four, hunt three more after viral video shows fireworks lit on Skudai road

JOHOR BAHRU, November 9 — In a recent incident that has captured public attention, four men have been apprehended by police following the viral spread of a video depicting fireworks being lit on a road near a traffic light junction in Skudai's Taman Nesa area. According to Berita Harian, the four suspects, ranging in age from 16 to 25, were taken into custody during a targeted operation in the Skudai region around 7:30 PM yesterday.

Assistant Commissioner Azrol Anuar Nor, heading the Johor Bahru North district police, revealed that the raid and subsequent arrests stemmed from the widespread sharing of the video on social media platforms on the same day. The investigation found that none of the suspects had prior criminal records, and preliminary urine screenings also came back negative.

All four individuals are set to appear before the Johor Bahru Magistrates' Court today to face a remand order to aid further inquiries. Police authorities are also actively pursuing the identification and apprehension of three other individuals believed to have played a role in the incident, aiming to support the ongoing investigation.

The public is encouraged to assist the police by reporting any relevant information to the Johor Bahru North District Police Headquarters hotline at 07-556 3122.