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Eight suspects detained after towing dispute leads to pre-dawn brawl

Cops still looking for other suspects involved in 1.37am fight which involved weapons

7:08 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have detained eight suspects from two tow truck groups who were believed to have been involved in a fight using weapons at Kg Malaysia Tambahan, here this morning. 

Cheras police chief Zam Halim Jamaluddin said the suspects, all local men, aged between 22 and 44 were detained at locations around the Klang Valley at about 11.15am today. 

The fight is reportedly caused by the two groups fighting over a towing customer, and involved weapons. – Screen grab pic, October 2, 2023

Zam Halim said the control room at the Cheras police headquarters was informed by members of the public about the fight which started at 1.37am after an argument had broken out between the two tow truck groups as to who was eligible to tow away a client’s vehicle. 

“Police are still tracking down some suspects who are still at large, for their involvement in the fight and for possession of weapons,” he said in a statement today. 

Zam Halim said police would not compromise with anyone who failed to adhere to the laws of the country or any threats to the peace and harmony of the country or any threats to the security of the nation. 

“Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Cheras Police Hotline 03-92845050/5051, Kuala Lumpur Hotline 03-21159999 or can go to the nearest police station,” he said. – October 2, 2023

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