KUALA LUMPUR: A man with 23 criminal and drug offences is among three individuals arrested after police intercepted their vehicle in the Taman Kajang Mewah near Kajang early yesterday morning.

The incident went viral after several video clips showing the police chase and the moment the suspects were caught went viral.

Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof confirmed the incident and said the viral videos showed members of the police patrol unit (MPV) detaining the suspects.

"The incident occurred at 2.10am, involving the arrest of three individuals, one man and two women aged between 28 and 30.

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"The male suspect has 23 prior records involving various criminal and drug cases. Further checks also found one gramme of syabu (methamphetamine) in their possession," he said in a statement today.

He said all three suspects had been remanded for four days.

The case is being investigated for obstructing public servants from carrying out their duties, which carried a jail term of up to two years or a fine of up to RM10,000, or both upon conviction.

Investigations were also being conducted for drug possession and road offences.

Naazron called on the public with information on the case to contact the nearest police station or Inspector Ahmad Zahrein Muhd Suod at 017-3818422.