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Man arrested after tailgating deputy PM's convoy on Kesas Highway
A 27-year-old driver was detained by police after repeatedly following a security convoy escorting Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on the Kesas Highway. The motorist allegedly ignored multiple warnings to cease the pursuit.
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Police arrested the man after he persistently tailed the official convoy despite being instructed to stop and maintain distance from the vehicles, according to law enforcement officials. The incident occurred on the Kesas Highway, a major thoroughfare in the Klang Valley region.
Officers said the driver's actions were deemed a security concern given the presence of a high-ranking government official in the convoy. The 27-year-old was taken into custody for questioning following the encounter.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to maintain secure passage for senior government officials along major transportation routes. Police have not disclosed further details regarding potential charges or the driver's stated reasons for following the convoy.
The Kesas Highway, which connects several districts in Selangor, frequently accommodates official motorcades and high-security movements. Motorists are typically required to yield and maintain safe distances when official convoys pass through thoroughfares.