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Police are tracking down a group of individuals involved in a dangerous late-night stunt after a viral video showed flares being lit on top of a moving Toyota Hilux along Jalan Sultan Ismail near Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Dang Wangi district police chief Sazalee Adam said the incident took place around 2am on 18 May and was first detected through videos circulating on social media.
According to Sazalee, about seven to eight individuals were believed to be involved in the stunt, which also featured two scrambler-style motorcycles believed to be electric bikes.
The group was seen travelling through the busy Bukit Bintang area while lighting flares on top of the Hilux, prompting police to warn that the act could endanger tourists, traders, road users, and members of the public.
“One Toyota Hilux and two scrambler motorcycles — believed to be electric motorcycles — were detected in the video,” he said during a press conference at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters yesterday.
Police said they are now working to identify and track down the owners of all vehicles involved to assist with investigations
Sazalee added that investigators have reviewed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from around the scene, but face challenges because none of the vehicles involved displayed registration numbers in the viral clips.
He urged those involved in the incident to surrender themselves voluntarily and called on the public to share any information related to the case.
“We will not compromise on any activities that can disrupt public safety, especially in tourist hotspots like Bukit Bintang,” he said.
Police are also investigating a black flag displaying the number ‘6.6’ that appeared in the video during the stunt
While the meaning behind the flag has not been officially confirmed, Sazalee said investigators are still gathering more information.
“At the same time, we have also traced a clothing store in Dengkil that we suspect is linked to the video, and the parties involved will be called in to assist with investigations,” he revealed.
Authorities have not confirmed whether ‘6.6’ refers to a brand, campaign, or group identity connected to the stunt.
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The case is being investigated under Section 290 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Members of the public with information can contact the Dang Wangi district police operations room at 03-2600 2222 or head to the nearest police station.
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