Cops confirm man dragged off motorcycle in viral video tested positive for drugs
The suspect rode recklessly, against traffic, endangering other road users.
KULIM - Police have confirmed that the man seen being dragged off his motorcycle by an officer in a viral video tested positive for drugs.
Kulim district deputy police chief DSP Tengku Mohd Faisal Tengku Yeng said officers on patrol detained the suspect on Jalan Sungai Ular around 11am.
"When police tried to detain the suspect, a struggle broke out as he fought back by kicking an officer's motorcycle before fleeing.
"The suspect rode recklessly, against traffic, endangering other road users,” he said in a statement today.
He said officers then pursued the suspect for about five kilometres before catching him.
"A search of the suspect’s motorcycle turned up two clear plastic packets suspected to contain ketum water,” he said, adding that the suspect’s initial urine test was positive for methamphetamine.
He said the 32-year-old suspect with a prior criminal record will be produced in court tomorrow for a remand application, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952, Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
"Police urge the public not to speculate negatively about the incident,” he said.
A 29-second video that went viral on social media showed a man being dragged off his motorcycle before his head was stomped on. - BERNAMA
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