M-cyclist who abused JPJ officers at Penang bridge had taken drugs

 

The road transport department, which conducted the operation on the Penang Bridge, found the road tax and insurance for the man’s motorcycle had expired on Dec 14, 2024. (Facebook pic)

BUKIT MERTAJAM: 

A man arrested for using offensive language and obstructing officers during an operation carried out by the road transport department (JPJ) at the Penang Bridge toll plaza last night was found to be under the influence of drugs.

Seberang Perai Tengah police chief Helmi Aris said a urine test found the man positive for methamphetamine.

“The motorcyclist was detained at around 10pm when JPJ, together with the police, environment department and immigration department of Penang, were conducting an integrated operation at the motorcycle lane heading towards Penang near the Penang Bridge toll plaza.

“Checks revealed the road tax and insurance for his motorcycle had expired on Dec 14, 2024. During the process of issuing a summons and seizing the motorcycle by JPJ, the man used offensive language and obstructed JPJ officers in carrying out their duties,” he said in a statement today.

Helmi said the man had been remanded until Wednesday for further investigations. - FMT