KUALA LUMPUR: The arrest of a drug-positive driver with 15 previous drug convictions after he allegedly crashed into several vehicles along the North-South Expressway has sparked outrage on social media.
Many questioned how a repeat offender with such an extensive criminal record was still allowed to drive, with some describing the case as a serious public safety concern.
Videos and photographs of the incident, which circulated widely online, fuelled further anger and calls for tougher action against repeat drug offenders, as well as stricter enforcement to protect road users.
"How was someone with 15 drug convictions still walking free and allowed to drive?" wrote Wan Di.
Others said the incident could have ended in tragedy had innocent motorists or families been caught in the vehicle's path.
"People like this make life difficult for others. If you want to throw your life away, do it yourself — don't put other people's lives at risk," said Raden Maswadi.
"This could have killed someone," another user commented.
"This kind of behaviour only causes trouble for everyone else," said user Cik Liza.
Several users also called for closer monitoring of repeat offenders and stronger measures to prevent drug-impaired drivers from endangering the public.
Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Nik Aminuddin Raja Abdullah said police received a report at 10.05am yesterday on a road accident involving a Mitsubishi Triton along the North-South Expressway.
He said initial investigations found that the 29-year-old suspect was believed to have driven recklessly from Sungai Dua towards Penang, colliding with several vehicles before he was eventually stopped and detained by members of the public.
A screening test later found him positive for methamphetamine and morphine.
Further checks revealed that he had 15 previous drug-related convictions and two criminal convictions.
Nik Aminuddin said the suspect was arrested and the case is being investigated under the relevant provisions of the law.
No serious injuries were reported in the incident.
However, the case has reignited debate online over the dangers posed by repeat drug offenders behind the wheel, with many arguing that stronger enforcement is needed to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. - NST
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