JOHOR BARU: Eight boys, aged between 10 and 15, were detained by the police when they were caught riding their modified bicycles, commonly known as 'basikal lajak' in a dangerous manner last week.
Johor Baru Utara (JBU) deputy police chief Superintendent Fariz Ammar Abdullah said five of them were caught in Kampung Jaya Sepakat here at about 6.30pm on Oct 15, while the other three were nabbed along Jalan Laksamana, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah several hours later.
"Following inspection, it was found that the bicycles had been modified and did not follow specifications. The boys were then taken to the Traffic Branch of the JBU police headquarters for questioning," he said in a statement.
He said police called up the parents or guardians of the boys to the JBU police headquarters where they were reminded of the dangers of allowing children to ride modified bicycles.
According to Fariz Ammar, one of the boys, who is a 15-year-old, is said to be a 'basikal lajak' mechanic.
"Many of his friends go to his house to ask for help to repair or buy spare parts for their bicycles. Police found various bicycle components at the boy's home during an inspection." he added.
He said the boys were issued summonses and their bicycles were seized by the police. -- Bernama
