Putrajaya: Two motorcyclists were arrested by the police for allegedly performing dangerous stunts along Putra Bridge in Putrajaya that went viral yesterday. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa stated that they identified one of the two motorcyclists involved in the stunts on high-powered motorcycles. The individual, a 31-year-old man, confessed to the acts when he appeared at the Putrajaya police headquarters' traffic station. The stunts were reportedly performed at 12:30 am on April 19.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, preliminary investigations revealed that the group was not racing but was at the location to create social media content. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the real cause of the incident. The gathering at the location near Putra Mosque was reportedly the group's first.
The police also arrested another motorcyclist, aged 33, and seized two high-powered motorcycles believed to have been used for the stunts. The case is being investigated under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987. Statements from both men have been taken, and they have been released on police bail. The authorities are still tracking down several other individuals believed to be involved in the video recording.