JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 9 – Police have arrested four men suspected of setting off firecrackers on a public road near Taman Nesa traffic lights in Skudai, Johor.
The arrests followed the circulation of a video showing the incident on social media.
Johor Bahru North district police chief ACP Azrol Anuar Nor said officers detained the suspects in the Skudai area at about 7.30 pm yesterday.
The suspects are aged between 16 and 25. Police also seized several items during the operation.
Police Investigate Viral Firecracker Video
The incident came to public attention after a 29-second video went viral online.
The footage showed individuals setting off firecrackers on the road near the Taman Nesa traffic lights.
Following the video’s circulation, police took action to identify and locate those involved.
ACP Azrol said preliminary checks found that none of the four suspects had previous criminal records.
Their initial urine screening tests also returned negative results.
Suspects Remanded for Three Days
Police have brought all four suspects to court.
The court granted a three-day remand order starting Nov 9 to allow investigators to continue their investigation.
The remand period will give police time to gather evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
However, the four individuals remain suspects. Their arrest does not mean they have been found guilty.
Police have not disclosed further details about the items seized or the specific offences under investigation.
The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of setting off firecrackers on public roads, where other motorists and road users may face safety risks.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
