Police arrested a suspect wanted under POCA after a chase on the NKVE where he rammed several vehicles while evading inspection.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a suspect wanted under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) following a pursuit on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE).

Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the incident occurred last Wednesday when the suspect, a local man in his 20s driving a blue Perodua Myvi, attempted to evade a police inspection.

He drove aggressively and collided with several vehicles before being stopped by a mobile patrol vehicle on the Klang-bound route at 2.10 pm.

Checks revealed the man had seven prior criminal records and was wanted for an offence under Section 15(4) of POCA in Kuala Bera, Pahang.

Further checks found the vehicle’s chassis number matched a car reported stolen in the same district.

The suspect has been remanded for two days from March 18 to assist in investigations under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant and Section 279 for reckless driving.

“The suspect will be handed over to the Bera district police headquarters once the investigation papers are completed and referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions,” Shamsudin added.

He advised the public against spreading false information that could affect the investigation.

Shamsudin also urged witnesses to come forward by contacting the Petaling Jaya IPD Operations Room at 03-79662222.

A 38-second video of the police chase involving the blue Myvi being driven dangerously had previously gone viral, sparking public concern.

 The Sun Malaysia