QuickCheck: Did a motorcyclist brandish a toy gun to cross the road in Terengganu?


CROSSING a busy intersection can be daunting, even with traffic lights to control the flow.

Some motorists take the green, yellow, and red lights as “go” but at different speeds.

A viral video recently surfaced showing a motorcyclist taking matters into his own hands by brandishing what looks like a gun to stop traffic and cross the road.

It was said that this happened in Terengganu.

Is this true?

Verdict:

TRUE

Malay language daily Sinar Harian reported that Kuala Terengganu OCPD Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor had said the 26-year-old suspect, who is also a restaurant assistant from Ranau, Sabah, was arrested during a raid on Jalan Sultan Mahmud, Kampung Ladang Sehat, near Kuala Terengganu here at around 1.30pm on Thursday (July 18).

He said the police took action based on public information shared through social media.

"A team from the Criminal Investigation Division (Intelligence/Operations) of the Kuala Terengganu district police headquarters tracked down the suspect before successfully arresting him at the location

"Following the suspect's arrest, the police seized a suspected fake black pistol with the words 'De In Israel' printed on it,” he said.

The suspect also tested positive for methamphetamine.

References:

https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/675757/berita/semasa/lelaki-tunggang-motosikal-sambil-acu-pistol-mainan-ditahan

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