Man dragged off m-cycle in viral video tested positive for drugs, say cops

 Kulim police attempted to arrest the suspect, but he fled and led them on a 5km chase.

Screenshots of the video that went viral on social media showing a man being dragged off his motorcycle and his head being stepped on.

PETALING JAYA:

 The man seen being dragged off his motorcycle by an officer in a video that went viral tested positive for drugs, say police.

Kulim deputy police chief Tengku Faisal Yeng said officers on patrol stopped the suspect on Jalan Sungai Ular in Kulim, Kedah, at around 11am today.

“When police tried to arrest him, he fought back by kicking an officer’s motorcycle and fleeing.

“The suspect rode recklessly against traffic, endangering other road users,” Bernama reported him as saying.

Tengku Faisal said officers pursued the suspect for about 5km before arresting him.

“A search of the suspect’s motorcycle uncovered two clear plastic packets believed to contain ketum water.”

He said the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.

Tengku Faisal said the 32-year-old suspect, who has a record for prior criminal offences, would be produced in court tomorrow for a remand application.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952 for possession or use of psychotropic substances, Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug abuse, and Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.

“Police urge the public not to speculate about the incident,” he said.

The 29-second video circulating on social media showed a man being dragged off his motorcycle and his head being stepped on. - FMT