IPOH: Police arrested 92 youths for illegal racing under a special operation which was carried out at multiple Mat Rempit (illegal motorcycle racers) hotspots early today.
Ipoh district police chief Yahaya Hassan said in the 1am operation under Ops Selamat, 89 men and three women, aged between 15 and 26, were arrested at 18 areas in Pasir Puteh here.
“The operation was carried out following complaints and tip-offs from members of the public on illegal racing and reckless riding.
“We want to put a stop to illegal street racing which causes a nuisance to the local community,” he said at a press conference here today.
Police also seized 14 motorcycles for various offences, among others illegal modifications and using fake registration numbers.
He said seven were detained under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act for reckless driving. Two others tested positive for drugs and are being investigated under Section 3 (1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
A total of 241 summonses were issued for various offences, such as driving without a valid licence and beating the red light.
The offenders included school students as well as those from universities and colleges. - FMT
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