FIREWORKS were thrown at a police team when they tried to stop some 200 residents from setting them off at the Sri Perak apartments in Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, early today.

Sentul district police chief ACP Beh Eng Lai said police received information about the incident at 12.50am and when they arrived at the scene, the situation became tense with fireworks exploding indiscriminately. The crowd also ignored the police when they were warned to stop.

“As the police were trying to disperse the crowd, there was a sudden explosion, and it (the exploding object) nearly hit the policemen there he said in a statement today.

“The explosion is believed to be fireworks deliberately thrown at the police, and after that, the crowd immediately dispersed. No injuries were reported and the police managed to secure the area.”

He said the case will be investigated under section 3(5) of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for letting off fireworks and section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, which carries a punishment of up to seven years’ jail or fine, or both.

He advised the public to always obey the law and preserve the peace and harmony in Kuala Lumpur, stressing that stern action will be taken against errant individuals.

Beh asked those with information about today’s incident to contact the Sentul district police headquarters’ operations room at 03-40482206. – Bernama, May 13, 2021.