Man arrested for driving against trafficking tests positive for drugs



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The Volvo (left) seen here after colliding with the Perodua MyVi.

KUALA LUMPUR: A man has been arrested for allegedly driving into traffic and crashing his Volvo SUV into a Perodua Myvi at Jalan Klang Lama here yesterday.

The head of the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department, ACP, Zulkefly Yahya, said the 35-year-old suspect was arrested when he showed up at the Jalan Bandar police station yesterday afternoon.

“After receiving a report about the incident, which went viral on social media, the police summoned both drivers to the police station to file a report.

“Both individuals reported to the Jalan Bandar police station,” he said when contacted last night.

He said the Volvo driver’s urine test came back positive for the drugs.

He said the case was being investigated under Section 42 (1) of the Highway Transportation Act of 1987 for dangerous driving and also under the Dangerous Drugs Act for drug abuse.

He said a request would be made tomorrow to return the driver for further investigation.

“This case will be referred to the Prosecutor’s Office as soon as possible,” he said.

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