KOTA BARU: Police arrested a young couple who performed the 'wheelie' while riding a motorcycle near Peringat here recently.
Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the duo aged 17 and 16, were detained at the district police station today.
"They were arrested after surrendering themselves at the police station about 10am today," he said in a statement.
Zaki said the husband and wife were arrested by the district's traffic investigation and enforcement division.
"They were arrested for riding recklessly, endangering themselves as well as other road users.
"The two are expected to be remanded soon," he added.
Zaki said the case is being investigated under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
If convicted, the suspects could be jailed up to five years and fined not less than RM5,000 and not more than RM15,000.
Police have been searching for the duo after a 28-minute video clip of them doing the 'wheelie' stunt went viral on social media.
The incident took place near Jalan Pasir Puteh in Kampung Peringat.