ISKANDAR PUTERI: Six individuals were arrested in an operation conducted against street thugs and illegal racers on Lebuh Ismail Sultan here.
Iskandar Puteri police chief Assistant Commissioner M Kumarasan, said the operation was conducted from 11pm last night until 5am this morning.
He said intelligence and operations revealed that there were still street thugs engaging in illegal racing at the location.
"During the operation, we arrested six street thugs for riding recklessly.
He said the motorcyclists were performing 'Superman' and other stunts.
"Their actions endangered their own lives and the lives of other road users," he said in a press statement today.
Kumarasan said all the individuals, who are locals aged 16 to 19, were detained under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
He added that all their motorcycles were seized and 13 summons notices were issued.
Meanwhile, he advised parents to monitor their children, especially those who go out at night on motorcycles, as they are more prone to engage in street thug activities and illegal racing when with their peers.
"In addition to being a nuisance to society, these street thug activities can also lead to teenagers getting involved in criminal and drug activities.
"We will also intensify Op Samseng Jalanan to combat these immoral activities, thereby providing comfort to other road users," he said.