JOHOR BAHRU: Four Mat Rempit were arrested for allegedly rioting and assaulting a policeman carrying out his duties during Ops Selamat at Km 7, Jalan Kulai-Kota Tinggi on Sunday.
Kulai police chief Tok Beng Yeow said four men, aged 23 to 39, believed to be involved in illegal racing, were arrested from around the city and Kulai yesterday.
He said the arrests were made after the policeman lodged a report on the day of the incident at 3pm.
“The policeman alleged he was assaulted by a group of motorcyclists while on Ops Selamat duty.
“Based on initial investigations, the four men, who are all locals, admitted to being involved in rioting and illegal racing.”
Three of the suspects have criminal records related to crime and drugs.
All four have been remanded for four days from yesterday for investigations under Sections 186 and 147 of the Penal Code.