A 44-year-old woman was arrested today for verbally abusing police personnel manning a roadblock here for the nationwide movement control order (MCO).
Petaling Jaya police chief Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said the woman, a sales manager, had shouted at his officers and questioned why the roadblock was put up near Persiaran Surian heading towards Pelangi Damansara around 9.40am.
“During the roadblock, the motorist driving a Proton X70 shouted at our personnel by saying ‘you all are idiots’ and proceeded to incite provocation at the scene,” he said.
Nik Ezanee said the woman was subsequently detained and brought to the Damansara police station under Section 24 of the Criminal Procedure Code for further action.
The case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant in discharging their public functions and Section 269 of the Penal Code for the negligent spread of infection of any disease dangerous to life.
The woman is also being investigated for breaching the MCO under Rule 7(1) of Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations.
The woman was one of hundreds of motorists caught by surprise after police set up a new roadblock along Persiaran Surian to enforce the movement control order (MCO).
Nik Ezanee said they had set up the roadblock because many were still driving far from their homes to buy necessities.
“We find that there still are some who live in Kota Damansara but want to do their grocery shopping at the Taman Megah market.
“We cannot accept such scenarios. Just buy your necessities in your area.
“We will not accept such reasons unless all the shops in your neighbourhood are closed,” he told reporters at the scene on Tuesday (March 31).
Nik Ezanee said besides the roadblock at Persiaran Surian, there were 11 roadblocks set up throughout the district.