Retired M'sian police sergeant, 65, led police on 50km cross-state chase after hit-&-run, tests positive for drugs

A 65-year-old retired Malaysian police sergeant allegedly fled a hit-and-run crash and led Malaysian authorities on a 50km police chase from Negeri Sembilan to Melaka on May 11.

After the hour-long chase, the suspect was intercepted along Jalan Bukit Beruang in Melaka, arrested and tested positive for amphetamines.

According to Malay Mail, Acting Rembau Officer-in-Charge of Police District (OCPD) Deputy Superintendent Azmi Ali said that the suspect allegedly crashed into a van and a car in Negeri Sembilan.

Police units from both Negeri Sembilan and Melaka were mobilised in the pursuit.

The chase involved six police vehicles: three patrol cars, one police pickup truck, and two patrol bikes, The Star reported,

Hour-long high-speed chase

China Press wrote that the former policewoman is from Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.

Azmi said, according to The Star that Rembau police received a call at around 10:30pm on May 11 about the incident.

“A patrol unit dispatched to the scene spotted the vehicle and attempted to intercept it, but the driver refused to stop, triggering the pursuit.”

The chase crossed Malaysian state lines, and backup teams from Alor Gajah and Melaka Tengah districts were called to assist, said Azmi.

A physical search on the suspect was conducted, which yielded nothing incriminating, reported The Star.

However, Malaysian police found four pills believed to be ecstasy in a bag in the car.

Azmi added that a urine test was conducted, and the suspect tested positive for amphetamine abuse.

Azmi said: "The police will apply for an order from the Magistrate’s Court in Ayer Keroh to have the suspect remanded."

The Star reported that the case is being investigated under Section 12(2) of the Malaysia's Dangerous Drug Act 1952 and Rule 10 of the Malaysia's Road Traffic Rules 1959.