“Wangsa Maju GTA 6”: Here’s What Led To The High-Speed Police Chase
The two suspects are being investigated for several alleged offences.
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A high-speed police chase in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, has gone viral, with Malaysians comparing the dramatic scenes to the video game Grand Theft Auto (GTA)
On Sunday, 11 October, several videos circulated on social media showing a police car chasing an orange Isuzu D-Max along Jalan Wangsa 5.
The chase ended at the junction of Jalan Jelatek and Jalan Taman Setiawangsa, where the vehicle crashed into a road divider and other vehicles. Videos show two suspects jumping out of the 4WD and attempting to flee on foot, prompting two police officers to chase them across the busy intersection.
Delivery riders and other members of the public also joined the pursuit, eventually helping officers apprehend the suspects.
One viral post documenting the incident has since garnered more than 17 million views and 53,000 likes, with many Malaysians praising those who stepped in to assist the police.
The videos also sparked humorous reactions, with viewers pointing out various moments during the pursuit
Some viewers pointed out how a delivery rider used his motorcycle helmet to strike one of the suspects, while another appeared to kick a suspect who allegedly tried to grab his motorcycle to escape, causing his delivery bag to fall to the ground.
A man carrying what appeared to be a metal rod was also seen joining the effort to apprehend the suspects.
Among those who drew praise was a fireman who appeared to be riding his motorcycle to work when he joined the chase.
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The suspects were allegedly found with weapons, cable theft tools, and suspected drugs in their vehicle
In a statement reported by Bernama, Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Anwar Khalid said an inspection of the suspects' vehicle uncovered several items, including a parang, a sickle, tools believed to be used for cable theft such as a manhole opener, and substances suspected to be drugs.
The case is being investigated under several laws, including Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant in the discharge of public functions.
The suspects are also being investigated under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 for possessing offensive weapons in a public place, Section 29(1) of the Minor Offences Act 1955 relating to property suspected of being stolen or fraudulently obtained, and Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug possession.
