Cops detain two foreigners for allegedly impersonating public servant, fighting
KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained two foreign men suspected of brawling and impersonating a public servant at Jalan Dinar, Taman Subang Perdana, Kampung Baru Subang, Selangor.
Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said a call regarding the fight was received at 1.15pm on Saturday (June 28), after which patrol officers were dispatched to the scene.
"Upon arriving at the scene, the officers arrested two foreign nationals aged 26 and 32, who were suspected of being involved in the fight. One of the suspects was found handcuffed inside a car.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that the fight between the two individuals, who are friends, stemmed from a disagreement over a family matter," he said in a statement on Sunday.
He said police seized two Perodua cars found at the scene and a pair of handcuffs, adding that the case is being probed under Section 160 and Section 170 of the Penal Code for causing affray and impersonating a public servant, as well as Section 89 of the Police Act 1967 for the unlawful possession of police equipment.
Mohd Hafiz urged those with further information to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Kampung Baru Subang police station at 03-7846 2322 or Inspector Ekmal Hasif Mohd Noor at 011-35396787. - Bernama
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