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Three more arrested over illegal racing stunt on Second Link
Police have arrested three additional men in connection with an illegal street racing incident that occurred on the Second Link highway between Johor and Kuala Lumpur on August 22. The arrests bring the total number of suspects detained in relation to the dangerous stunt to at least three.
LSN Malaysia ·
The three men were apprehended in early morning raids, with authorities conducting simultaneous operations in the Sentul area of Kuala Lumpur to round up the suspects. Investigations into the high-speed racing incident, which endangered other road users on the busy Second Link expressway, have intensified following the initial arrests. Police are continuing their probe into the circumstances surrounding the illegal racing activity and the identities of all individuals involved in organising or participating in the event. The Second Link, a major transport corridor connecting Johor and the Klang Valley, has been a focal point for police enforcement against illegal street racing activities in recent months. Authorities have reiterated warnings to the public about the dangers of illegal racing and have pledged to take stern action against those involved in such activities that pose risks to public safety.