GEORGE TOWN: A motorcyclist was arrested for using abusive language on Road Transport Department (JPJ) and security agency personnel during an integrated operation at Penang Bridge on Sunday (Feb 9).
Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Helmi Aris said the suspect was arrested for using profanities on a civil servant after expressing dissatisfaction over receiving summonses for expired road tax and insurance during the operation at 10pm.
"During the process of seizing the motorcycle, the officers were obstructed from carrying out their duties by the man, who also used foul language," he said in a statement on Monday (Feb 10).
ACP Helmi said the suspect has been remanded for three days until Wednesday (Feb 12) for investigations under Section 186 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1995.
ACP Helmi said the suspect also tested positive for methamphetamine and will be investigated under Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
