GEORGE TOWN, Oct 4: Police arrested a man for using abusive language against a traffic police officer because he was not satisfied with the latter for issuing him a traffic offence summon on the Thean Teik Highway, Air Itam last night.
Acting District Police Chief Timur Laut Supt Lee Swee Sake said the 25-year-old local man was arrested at Taman Terubong Jaya, Air Itam here at about 10.30 last night.
“Today a video has gone viral through the WhatsApp application showing a motorcyclist scolding the traffic policeman, using abusive language as he was not satisfied with the summon issued to him after passing through a red light.
“The incident happened at 6.45pm yesterday on the Thean Teik Highway and the police confirmed that they also received a police report from a traffic officer yesterday,” he said in a statement.
He said the arrested man is now remanded for three days to assist the investigation under Section 509 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offenses Act 1955.
According to the investigation paper, the case will be completed and referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further action.
— BERNAMA