ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 16 — Police have detained two car drivers believed to have acted as “marshals” by obstructing traffic to give way to a luxury car convoy at Bulatan Lebuh Kota Iskandar here.
Iskandar Puteri deputy police chief Supt Saifullah Jaya @ Yahaya said the two men were arrested yesterday by the district Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division.
He said police began investigations after a video showing the incident went viral on Threads at about 6.16 pm yesterday.
“Acting on a public complaint, the Iskandar Puteri District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division conducted an operation to trace the individuals involved.
“Investigations found that the supercar convoy was travelling from Puteri Harbour towards Johor Bahru city centre, while the two drivers acted as marshals by stopping vehicles at the location to allow the convoy through,” he said in a statement.
Saifullah said the case was being investigated under Section 110 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for obstruction and interference offences, which carries a fine of up to RM1,000 upon conviction.
Four summonses were also issued for various offences involving non-compliance with vehicle specifications, while the vehicles involved were seized for further action.
He reminded the public that police would not compromise with individuals acting as unauthorised convoy escorts by obstructing traffic or stopping other road users without approval.
“Such actions clearly endanger themselves and other road users,” he said. — Bernama
