{
  "id": 10965556,
  "title": "Man with 27 previous criminal records held after lorry chase in Pasir Gudang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/man-with-27-previous-criminal-records-held-after-lorry-chase-in-pasir",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/30/man-with-27-previous-criminal-records-held-after-lorry-chase-in-pasir-gudang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Today, a man in his 30s with a criminal history spanning 27 previous offenses was apprehended in Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru. The incident unfolded around 7:20am following a report of a stolen lorry in the Plentong area. The plucky green vehicle sparked public interest, prompting citizens to alert authorities once they spotted it in the Tanjung Langsat Industrial Area.\n\nUpon receiving the information, police swiftly located the lorry but the suspect proved resistant to arrest. He engaged in reckless driving, ramming a police patrol car before finally surrendering to the authorities at 10:20am. A drug packet was discovered within the vehicle, suggesting drug-related convictions. Moreover, the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.\n\nHe will face charges under the Penal Code, Road Transport Act 1987, and Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. His case is pending a remand order from the police for tomorrow. The gripping chase's video quickly circulated on social media, capturing the public's attention.",
  "summary": "The suspect, who tested positive for methamphetamine, has previous records for criminal and drug-related offences, say police.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Man with 27 previous criminal records held after lorry chase in Pasir Gudang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/man-with-27-previous-criminal-records-held-after-lorry-chase-in-pasir-10966315",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:57:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}