KAJANG, April 29 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized two sand lorries after two drivers and a company owner allegedly intimidated, threatened, and obstructed enforcement officers during an operation at Persiaran Perdana, Putrajaya, on Apri
KAJANG, April 29 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized two sand lorries after two drivers and a company owner allegedly intimidated, threatened, and obstructed enforcement officers during an operation at Persiaran Perdana, Putrajaya, on April 12.
Senior JPJ Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hasan said the incident occurred when JPJ officers stopped the two lorries, which were travelling from Dengkil to Kajang, for suspected overloading.
"While attempting to stop the lorries, both drivers tried to intimidate JPJ officers by suddenly dumping sand onto the road. Fortunately, no accidents occurred," he said during a press conference.
He added that the drivers then sabotaged their vehicles by damaging the tyres and GPS systems, making the engines inoperable, before contacting their company owner.
The situation escalated when the company owner arrived with ‘tonto’ accomplices, who further obstructed JPJ officers and even threatened a tyre mechanic summoned by the department to repair the lorries.
Muhammad Kifli said JPJ officers were forced to guard the scene and remain there for three days due to the disruptions, before finally managing to tow the lorries to the Semenyih Enforcement Station.
Following the incident, police assistance was sought, and three men, all in their 40s, were arrested under Section 234C of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (APAD Act 2010) for obstructing public officers.
The investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for review, pending further instructions from the deputy public prosecutor.
Muhammad Kifli explained that if convicted under Section 234C, offenders could face a fine of up to RM200,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. Additional action may also be taken under Section 57(3) of the APAD Act 2010 for overloading, which carries a fine between RM1,000 and RM500,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. — Bernama
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