Malaysia Notes

KLUANG: Two men were arrested after a two-hour chase involving four patrol cars from Johor Baru to Simpang Renggam.

Police tried to stop the men at least four times by blocking their vehicle’s path but they managed to evade capture.

During the chase, the suspects also rammed their car against one of the patrol cars.

Police fired shots at them twice but missed.

The incident began when a policeman ordered the suspects to stop their vehicle in Jalan Tebrau, Johor Baru, at 1.50am yesterday.

Police gave chase when the suspects sped away.

They were later spotted by another patrol car when they threw away a bag believed to contain drugs.

The second patrol car then joined the chase.

Johor CID chief Senior Asst Comm II Amer Awal said the suspects rammed a third patrol car, which was waiting for them in Kulaijaya, at 2.30am.

A fourth patrol car from Kluang then joined in the chase.

“The chase ended at a dead-end street at 4am when all four patrol cars blocked the area preventing any escape,” he said.

The suspects, aged 24 and 30, were brought back to Johor Baru. Police seized a pistol holster and a laptop from the vehicle.

The 30-year old suspect has been previously held for illegal firearms possession.

SAC Amer urged anyone with information to contact the police hotline at 07-2212999 or the nearest police station.

By FARIK ZOLKEPLI