Two fake cops arrested in Pontian
06 Jun 2023 06:19pm
Items used by the men to impersonate police officers - FILEPIC
Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the suspects, aged 43 and 48, were nabbed at 6 pm following a report regarding a viral video on social media at 1.52 pm on the same day.
"Investigations found that there were three suspects, with the other still at large.
"The 48-year-old man also has a previous criminal record related to drugs,” he said in a statement.
Kamarul Zaman said police also seized a reflective vest, a mobile beacon light, a flashlight, a headlight and a Honda City car with its keys.
He added that one of the suspects was remanded for two days from today, while the 43-year-old who is a civil servant was released on police bail.
The case is being investigated under Section 170 of the Penal Code and Section 135 (1) of the Customs Act 1967.
Yesterday, a 26-second video went viral on Facebook showing a car being chased by another with a blue beacon light at KM41.5 of the North-South Expressway northbound next to the Sedenak Toll Plaza exit near Kulai. - BERNAMA
