Police detain six men for dangerous riding and wheelie stunts at a rest area in Nibong Tebal after a viral social media video.
NIBONG TEBAL: Police have detained six men suspected of performing dangerous motorcycle stunts at a rest and service area here.
The arrests followed the circulation of a video on social media showing reckless riding at the southbound Sungai Bakap Rest and Service Area.
Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said a report was received last Wednesday regarding the 13-second clip.
The video showed individuals performing wheelie stunts and revving their exhausts loudly at a petrol station within the RSA.
The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department traced and detained six local men believed to be involved.
All suspects, aged between 16 and 20, were brought to the district police headquarters for further action.
They have been remanded for two days to facilitate investigations under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The provision covers reckless and dangerous riding that could endanger other road users.
