5 riders busted for 'Superman' stunts in Muar
The suspects, aged between 17 and 28, were detained at 3.55am during Ops Samseng Jalanan, a traffic enforcement operation involving 14 officers from the district police headquarters.
They were allegedly riding in groups, weaving through traffic and racing from Jalan Pintasan Haji Kosai to Jalan Pintasan Temenggung Ahmad.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhlis Azman Aziz said the men were remanded after being brought before the magistrate's court earlier today.
The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving, which carries a penalty of up to five years' imprisonment and a maximum fine of RM15,000.
Raiz said that police would continue to carry out strict operations against street racing, describing it as a menace to both road users and public safety.
He also urged parents and guardians to keep a close watch on their children to prevent them from being drawn into such dangerous activities.
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