SANDAKAN: Two men were killed and another seriously injured when their motorcycles collided as they were trying to evade a roadblock in Batu 16, Jalan Kuari 3, Gum Gum here, yesterday.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Fuad Abdul Malek said the incident occurred at 5.30pm when the two deceased, aged 22, and the seriously injured man, aged 24, were believed to have been engaged in illegal racing.
"During the operation, a group of motorcyclists attempted to flee, leading to three motorcycles colliding. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," he said when contacted.
On the operation itself, Fuad said "Op Samseng Jalanan" was carried out by the district Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department from 3pm to 2am.
He said 60 motorcycles and 16 cars were seized for various offences.
"In the operation, a total of 105 vehicles — including 30 cars and 75 motorcycles — were inspected. Out of those inspected, 31 summonses were issued for various offences such as exhaust modifications, driving without a licence, and lack of insurance coverage," he said.
He said 115 men and 12 women were also screened during the operation, resulting in five individuals being investigated under Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 after testing positive for ketamine and cannabis use. — Bernama