PETALING JAYA: Police have opened an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media showing a man mocking and ridiculing police officers on duty at a roadblock.
According to Bernama, Kelantan police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said a report was received from a senior police officer regarding the video uploaded on Facebook at about 10am on Sunday (April 26).
He said preliminary investigations found that the individual in the video also claimed he had managed to pass through several roadblocks by deceiving officers on duty.
“The statement is irresponsible, provocative, and could create negative public perception, as well as affect the image, reputation and credibility of the police,” he said in a statement.
Following the incident, he said police have opened an investigation under Section 504 of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
He stressed that legal action would be taken without compromise against any individual who attempts to belittle the duties of security forces or spread content that could disrupt public order.
“Any act that undermines the dignity of the security forces or erodes public confidence in law enforcement will be dealt with strictly without any tolerance,” he said.
On Saturday (April 25), Comm Yusoff had warned that firm action would be taken against organisers of a motorcycle convoy if it disrupts the public, especially along routes leading to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) here.
He said organisers had been advised to comply with regulations and avoid causing traffic congestion.
Comm Yusoff said organisers had assured police that the convoy would not head towards the airport area.
Previously, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Anthony Loke Siew Fook had also criticised the planned convoy and called it highly irresponsible and stressed that airport areas must remain secure.
