Reckless Land Guide Crashes into Vehicles to Avoid Police Arrest
Incident Details
On Sunday, December 22, a land guide drove recklessly and crashed into several vehicles in Kelantan to avoid police arrest. The suspect was allegedly transporting illegal immigrants in Kampung Bechah Temalang at 7:40 pm.
Suspect’s Escape
The suspect managed to flee in the night and abandoned his Perodua Alza multipurpose vehicle (MPV), which allegedly carried 10 Myanmar nationals. The vehicle was detected by a patrol unit during their rounds on Jalan Terbak.
Police Pursuit
"We tried to stop and give a warning to halt using the siren and loudspeaker through the patrol car, but it was ignored," said Tumpat district police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie. The suspect refused to stop and sped away while driving in a dangerous manner toward other users heading to Jalan Wakaf Bharu. The patrol car immediately tailed the suspect at a safe distance and contacted Gerakan Tumpat for assistance from the Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) and the crime prevention patrol from the Wakaf Bharu police station.
Collision and Arrests
By the time the police arrived at Jalan Kampung Bechah Temalang, they found that the suspect had collided with several vehicles before skidding off. "The man involved ran away while all the illegal immigrants were arrested," said Khairi. Inspections on the vehicle found the registration number was false and all those arrested were brought into the Tumpat district police headquarters (IPD) for further investigation.
Investigation and Charges
The case is being investigated under Section 279 of the Penal Code and Section 55E and 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act. The suspect is facing charges for reckless driving, attempting to escape from police custody, and human trafficking.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of cooperation with law enforcement authorities. The police are working to identify and apprehend the suspect, and those involved in the illegal immigration ring are facing serious charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the suspect’s vehicle?
A: The suspect’s vehicle was a Perodua Alza multipurpose vehicle (MPV).
Q: How many illegal immigrants were arrested?
A: Ten Myanmar nationals, including one female child, two women, and seven men, were arrested.
Q: What was the suspect’s motive for driving recklessly?
A: The suspect was attempting to escape from police arrest while transporting illegal immigrants.
Q: What charges is the suspect facing?
A: The suspect is facing charges for reckless driving, attempting to escape from police custody, and human trafficking.