A screenshot of the viral video showing one of the traders arguing with MBAS enforcement officers at Dataran Medan Bandar in Alor Setar, Kedah on March 14.
TWO traders found out the hard way that you shouldn't be too vigorous in arguing your point after they were hauled up by the police for obstructing Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) enforcement officers from carrying out their duties.
In a video that went viral, the duo practically came to blows with enforcement officers after they were told they could not hawk their wares at Dataran Medan Bandar Alor Setar in Kedah.
Is it true that the video is recent?
Verdict:
TRUE
The police arrested two men believed to have caused a commotion and prevented MBAS enforcement officers from carrying out their duties in the Dataran Medan Bandar Alor Setar area on Thursday (March 14).
Kota Setar OCPD Asst Comm Ahmad Shukri Mat Akhir said the two traders, aged 33 and 42 years old, were arrested on Friday (March 15) evening.
"On Thursday at 11.38pm, MBAS enforcement staff on duty, conducting a seizure operation in the area, were stopped by two individuals who caused a commotion and scuffle.
"The two individuals have been detained for investigation under Section 353 of the Penal Code for using criminal force to obstruct public servants from carrying out their duties," he said in a statement on Saturday (March 16), as reported by Bernama.
Earlier, a video clip lasting two minutes and 23 seconds went viral on social media sites, showing some individuals uttering abusive words and provoking several MBAS enforcement officers.
MBAS clarified that, at the time of the incident, its enforcement personnel were taking action against some traders who were doing business in the area.
Any business activity is prohibited in the area, with signs on the ban put up around it accordingly.
MBAS issued a notice prohibiting business in the area in July 2020, involving any activities such as the sale of food and drinks, toys, micro-mobility vehicles and car boot sales.
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