IN TODAY'S age of social media, it seems that every unexpected incident is likely to find its way to the public eye.
Recently, a video surfaced online showing a man stepping out of his car and going on an abusive rant at a toll booth.
Did this really happen at the Batu 9 toll plaza in Cheras?
Verdict:
TRUE
A 31-year-old man was detained for allegedly behaving violently and berating a female toll counter worker.
Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Naazron Abdul Yusof reported that the police detected a video on Facebook, which went viral near the Jalan Batu 9 Cheras toll plaza.
The video showed a man disembarking from his car and approaching a toll counter while berating a female toll counter operator.
He kicked the counter barrier before leaving the location.
The police have recorded the statements of the 22-year-old victim.
She stated that the man became angry after the toll operator reprimanded him for hitting the Touch 'n Go card holder with excessive force.
The 31-year-old suspect was detained in a housing area in Hulu Langat at about 7pm on Monday (Nov 11).
Police also seized his vehicle.
The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and had prior criminal records.
ACP Naazron said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code.
Police are investigating under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act and Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Authorities urge those with information to contact investigating officer Insp Ahmad Rahmat Adnan at 014-515 6933 to assist with the investigation.
