What led to the police chase on Jalan Kuching?

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Police Pursuit Initiated After Vehicle Suspected of Drug Activity Failed to Stop

A police chase on Jalan Kuching was precipitated by a Perodua Viva being observed by narcotics investigators and subsequently failing to heed instructions to halt. The vehicle, believed to be involved in drug transportation, was initially spotted in the Wangsa Maju area. When police attempted to stop the car, the driver accelerated away, initiating a pursuit that extended towards Jalan Kuching.
Initial Observation and Evasion

The incident commenced around 5:30 PM on the day prior to the report. A police team from the Wangsa Maju Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division identified a Perodua Viva exhibiting behaviour that led them to suspect it was carrying drugs. Upon being signalled by officers to stop, the driver of the Perodua Viva instead chose to evade apprehension, leading to the commencement of the chase.
Dangerous Driving and Subsequent Collision

The pursuit saw the suspect vehicle allegedly weaving erratically through traffic. This dangerous manoeuvre ultimately resulted in the driver losing control of the car. The vehicle then collided with three other vehicles that were caught in a traffic jam, causing a multi-vehicle incident.
Apprehension and Drug Seizure

Following the collision, the two occupants of the suspect Perodua Viva, identified as men aged 40 and 42, were apprehended at the scene before they could escape. A search of their vehicle led to the discovery of 19.63 grams of suspected heroin. The investigation is proceeding under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking and Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving. No injuries were reported in the crash, only damage to the involved vehicles.

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